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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,639.38, 5,022.34 and 1,983.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,639.38, 5,022.34 and 1,983.38 is: 2,737.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,639.38 : 5,022.34 = 1,983.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,639.38/5,022.34 = 1,983.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,639.38x = 5,022.34 × 1,983.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,639.38x = 9,961,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,961,178.64/3,639.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.06

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