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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.61, 6,264.99 and 1,983.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.61, 6,264.99 and 1,983.33 is: 2,976.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.61 : 6,264.99 = 1,983.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.61/6,264.99 = 1,983.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.61x = 6,264.99 × 1,983.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.61x = 12,425,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425,542.62/4,174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.46

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