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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.76, 4,565.28 and 1,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.76, 4,565.28 and 1,983 is: 2,736.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.76 : 4,565.28 = 1,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.76/4,565.28 = 1,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.76x = 4,565.28 × 1,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.76x = 9,052,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052,950.24/3,308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.06

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