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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.51, 4,795.76 and 1,983.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.51, 4,795.76 and 1,983.03 is: 2,736.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.51 : 4,795.76 = 1,983.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.51/4,795.76 = 1,983.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.51x = 4,795.76 × 1,983.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.51x = 9,510,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,510,138.75/3,475.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.33

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