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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.83, 4,533.13 and 1,957.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.83, 4,533.13 and 1,957.99 is: 2,702.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.83 : 4,533.13 = 1,957.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.83/4,533.13 = 1,957.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.83x = 4,533.13 × 1,957.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.83x = 8,875,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,875,823.21/3,283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.89

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