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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.68, 4,474.65 and 1,204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.68, 4,474.65 and 1,204.74 is: 1,806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.68 : 4,474.65 = 1,204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.68/4,474.65 = 1,204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.68x = 4,474.65 × 1,204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.68x = 5,390,789.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,390,789.84/2,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.76

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