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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.36, 4,906.62 and 1,983.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.36, 4,906.62 and 1,983.47 is: 2,737.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.36 : 4,906.62 = 1,983.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.36/4,906.62 = 1,983.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.36x = 4,906.62 × 1,983.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.36x = 9,732,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,109.04/3,555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.31

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