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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.54, 4,568.68 and 1,983.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.54, 4,568.68 and 1,983.99 is: 2,737.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.54 : 4,568.68 = 1,983.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.54/4,568.68 = 1,983.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.54x = 4,568.68 × 1,983.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.54x = 9,064,215.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,064,215.43/3,310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.99

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