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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.63, 4,796.85 and 1,983.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.63, 4,796.85 and 1,983.68 is: 2,737.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.63 : 4,796.85 = 1,983.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.63/4,796.85 = 1,983.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.63x = 4,796.85 × 1,983.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.63x = 9,515,415.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,515,415.41/3,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.75

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