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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.74, 7,128.81 and 1,983.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.74, 7,128.81 and 1,983.95 is: 2,973.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.74 : 7,128.81 = 1,983.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.74/7,128.81 = 1,983.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.74x = 7,128.81 × 1,983.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.74x = 14,143,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,143,202.60/4,755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.92

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