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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.63, 4,907.05 and 1,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.63, 4,907.05 and 1,983.96 is: 2,738.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.63 : 4,907.05 = 1,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.63/4,907.05 = 1,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.63x = 4,907.05 × 1,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.63x = 9,735,385.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,735,385.96/3,555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.02

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