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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.63, 4,796.36 and 1,983.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.63, 4,796.36 and 1,983.57 is: 2,737.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.63 : 4,796.36 = 1,983.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.63/4,796.36 = 1,983.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.63x = 4,796.36 × 1,983.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.63x = 9,513,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,513,881.91/3,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.31

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