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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.53, 4,906.79 and 1,983.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.53, 4,906.79 and 1,983.63 is: 2,737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.53 : 4,906.79 = 1,983.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.53/4,906.79 = 1,983.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.53x = 4,906.79 × 1,983.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.53x = 9,733,255.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,733,255.85/3,555.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.50

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