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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.32, 4,795.97 and 1,983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.32, 4,795.97 and 1,983.22 is: 2,736.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.32 : 4,795.97 = 1,983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.32/4,795.97 = 1,983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.32x = 4,795.97 × 1,983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.32x = 9,511,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511,455.15/3,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.86

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