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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,983.50, 5,975.68 and 1,352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,983.50, 5,975.68 and 1,352.90 is: 2,029.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,983.50 : 5,975.68 = 1,352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,983.50/5,975.68 = 1,352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,983.50x = 5,975.68 × 1,352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,983.50x = 8,084,497.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,084,497.47/3,983.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.50

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