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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.76, 4,906.94 and 1,983.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.76, 4,906.94 and 1,983.94 is: 2,737.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.76 : 4,906.94 = 1,983.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.76/4,906.94 = 1,983.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.76x = 4,906.94 × 1,983.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.76x = 9,735,074.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,735,074.54/3,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.83

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