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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.22, 4,795.97 and 1,983.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.22, 4,795.97 and 1,983.62 is: 2,737.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.22 : 4,795.97 = 1,983.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.22/4,795.97 = 1,983.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.22x = 4,795.97 × 1,983.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.22x = 9,513,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,513,375.36/3,475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.49

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