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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754.73, 7,134.12 and 1,983.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754.73, 7,134.12 and 1,983.45 is: 2,976.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754.73 : 7,134.12 = 1,983.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754.73/7,134.12 = 1,983.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754.73x = 7,134.12 × 1,983.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754.73x = 14,150,170.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,150,170.31/4,754.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.02

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