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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.85, 3,895.59 and 1,983.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.85, 3,895.59 and 1,983.93 is: 2,734.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.85 : 3,895.59 = 1,983.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.85/3,895.59 = 1,983.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.85x = 3,895.59 × 1,983.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.85x = 7,728,577.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728,577.87/2,825.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.96

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