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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.06, 4,905.99 and 1,983.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.06, 4,905.99 and 1,983.21 is: 2,736.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.06 : 4,905.99 = 1,983.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.06/4,905.99 = 1,983.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.06x = 4,905.99 × 1,983.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.06x = 9,729,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,729,608.43/3,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.83

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