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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,448.63, 5,173.96 and 1,988.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,448.63, 5,173.96 and 1,988.83 is: 2,983.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,448.63 : 5,173.96 = 1,988.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,448.63/5,173.96 = 1,988.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,448.63x = 5,173.96 × 1,988.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,448.63x = 10,290,101.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,290,101.00/3,448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.83

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