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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.59, 4,906.72 and 1,983.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.59, 4,906.72 and 1,983.65 is: 2,737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.59 : 4,906.72 = 1,983.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.59/4,906.72 = 1,983.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.59x = 4,906.72 × 1,983.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.59x = 9,733,215.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,733,215.13/3,555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.44

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