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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,982.40, 5,973.60 and 1,383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,982.40, 5,973.60 and 1,383.50 is: 2,075.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,982.40 : 5,973.60 = 1,383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,982.40/5,973.60 = 1,383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,982.40x = 5,973.60 × 1,383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,982.40x = 8,264,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,264,475.60/3,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.25

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