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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.48, 4,210.56 and 1,983.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.48, 4,210.56 and 1,983.12 is: 2,979.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.48 : 4,210.56 = 1,983.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.48/4,210.56 = 1,983.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.48x = 4,210.56 × 1,983.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.48x = 8,350,045.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,350,045.75/2,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.52

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