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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.33, 4,566.35 and 1,983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.33, 4,566.35 and 1,983.27 is: 2,735.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.33 : 4,566.35 = 1,983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.33/4,566.35 = 1,983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.33x = 4,566.35 × 1,983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.33x = 9,056,293.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,056,293.55/3,310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.77

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