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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.15, 4,106.84 and 983.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.15, 4,106.84 and 983.34 is: 1,474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.15 : 4,106.84 = 983.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.15/4,106.84 = 983.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.15x = 4,106.84 × 983.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.15x = 4,038,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,415.13/2,739.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.33

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