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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.52, 4,795.84 and 1,983.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.52, 4,795.84 and 1,983.30 is: 2,736.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.52 : 4,795.84 = 1,983.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.52/4,795.84 = 1,983.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.52x = 4,795.84 × 1,983.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.52x = 9,511,589.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511,589.47/3,475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.74

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