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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.15, 3,894.62 and 1,983.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.15, 3,894.62 and 1,983.29 is: 2,734.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.15 : 3,894.62 = 1,983.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.15/3,894.62 = 1,983.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.15x = 3,894.62 × 1,983.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.15x = 7,724,131.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,724,131.51/2,825.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.07

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