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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.20, 4,184.52 and 1,983.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.20, 4,184.52 and 1,983.92 is: 2,736.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.20 : 4,184.52 = 1,983.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.20/4,184.52 = 1,983.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.20x = 4,184.52 × 1,983.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.20x = 8,301,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,301,752.92/3,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.96

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