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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.43, 4,248.65 and 983.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.43, 4,248.65 and 983.54 is: 1,475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.43 : 4,248.65 = 983.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.43/4,248.65 = 983.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.43x = 4,248.65 × 983.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.43x = 4,178,722.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,722.92/2,832.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.32

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