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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,983.70, 5,963.87 and 2,793.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,983.70, 5,963.87 and 2,793.62 is: 4,182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,983.70 : 5,963.87 = 2,793.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,983.70/5,963.87 = 2,793.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,983.70x = 5,963.87 × 2,793.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,983.70x = 16,660,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,660,742.72/3,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.23

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