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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.68, 4,665.78 and 1,983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.68, 4,665.78 and 1,983.56 is: 2,737.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.68 : 4,665.78 = 1,983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.68/4,665.78 = 1,983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.68x = 4,665.78 × 1,983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.68x = 9,254,854.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254,854.58/3,380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.57

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