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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.82, 4,475.72 and 1,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.82, 4,475.72 and 1,036.04 is: 1,554.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.82 : 4,475.72 = 1,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.82/4,475.72 = 1,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.82x = 4,475.72 × 1,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.82x = 4,637,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,002.57/2,983.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.05

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