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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.50, 4,568.33 and 1,983.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.50, 4,568.33 and 1,983.95 is: 2,737.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.50 : 4,568.33 = 1,983.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.50/4,568.33 = 1,983.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.50x = 4,568.33 × 1,983.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.50x = 9,063,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,063,305.54/3,310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.75

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