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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.68, 4,906.60 and 1,983.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.68, 4,906.60 and 1,983.74 is: 2,737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.68 : 4,906.60 = 1,983.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.68/4,906.60 = 1,983.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.68x = 4,906.60 × 1,983.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.68x = 9,733,389.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,733,389.19/3,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.42

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