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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.21, 4,906.32 and 1,983.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.21, 4,906.32 and 1,983.61 is: 2,737.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.21 : 4,906.32 = 1,983.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.21/4,906.32 = 1,983.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.21x = 4,906.32 × 1,983.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.21x = 9,732,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,225.42/3,555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.45

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