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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.96, 4,566.90 and 1,983.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.96, 4,566.90 and 1,983.82 is: 2,736.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.96 : 4,566.90 = 1,983.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.96/4,566.90 = 1,983.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.96x = 4,566.90 × 1,983.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.96x = 9,059,907.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059,907.56/3,310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.34

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