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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.65, 4,691.83 and 1,983.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.65, 4,691.83 and 1,983.23 is: 2,737.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.65 : 4,691.83 = 1,983.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.65/4,691.83 = 1,983.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.65x = 4,691.83 × 1,983.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.65x = 9,304,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,304,954.55/3,399.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.04

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