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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.54, 4,796.01 and 1,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.54, 4,796.01 and 1,983.52 is: 2,737.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.54 : 4,796.01 = 1,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.54/4,796.01 = 1,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.54x = 4,796.01 × 1,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.54x = 9,512,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,512,987.75/3,475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.12

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