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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.93, 4,907.22 and 1,983.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.93, 4,907.22 and 1,983.84 is: 2,737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.93 : 4,907.22 = 1,983.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.93/4,907.22 = 1,983.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.93x = 4,907.22 × 1,983.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.93x = 9,735,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,735,139.32/3,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.72

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