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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.10, 4,795.64 and 1,983.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.10, 4,795.64 and 1,983.05 is: 2,736.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.10 : 4,795.64 = 1,983.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.10/4,795.64 = 1,983.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.10x = 4,795.64 × 1,983.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.10x = 9,510,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,510,010.85/3,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.61

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