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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.08, 4,425.90 and 1,983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.08, 4,425.90 and 1,983.04 is: 2,974.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.08 : 4,425.90 = 1,983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.08/4,425.90 = 1,983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.08x = 4,425.90 × 1,983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.08x = 8,776,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,776,736.74/2,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.08

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