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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.34, 4,084.51 and 1,983.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.34, 4,084.51 and 1,983.08 is: 2,972.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.34 : 4,084.51 = 1,983.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.34/4,084.51 = 1,983.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.34x = 4,084.51 × 1,983.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.34x = 8,099,884.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,884.71/2,725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.07

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