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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.47, 4,983.83 and 1,955.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.47, 4,983.83 and 1,955.47 is: 2,698.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.47 : 4,983.83 = 1,955.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.47/4,983.83 = 1,955.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.47x = 4,983.83 × 1,955.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.47x = 9,745,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,745,725.16/3,611.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.55

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