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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.39, 4,109.58 and 1,983.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.39, 4,109.58 and 1,983.74 is: 2,739.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.39 : 4,109.58 = 1,983.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.39/4,109.58 = 1,983.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.39x = 4,109.58 × 1,983.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.39x = 8,152,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,317.68/2,976.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.00

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