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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.45, 4,565.73 and 1,983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.45, 4,565.73 and 1,983.27 is: 2,736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.45 : 4,565.73 = 1,983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.45/4,565.73 = 1,983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.45x = 4,565.73 × 1,983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.45x = 9,055,075.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055,075.34/3,309.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.13

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