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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.52, 6,673.57 and 1,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.52, 6,673.57 and 1,983.96 is: 2,976.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.52 : 6,673.57 = 1,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.52/6,673.57 = 1,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.52x = 6,673.57 × 1,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.52x = 13,240,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240,102.14/4,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.96

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