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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.96, 4,795.66 and 1,982.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.96, 4,795.66 and 1,982.83 is: 2,735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.96 : 4,795.66 = 1,982.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.96/4,795.66 = 1,982.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.96x = 4,795.66 × 1,982.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.96x = 9,508,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,508,966.85/3,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.64

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