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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.63, 7,358.45 and 1,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.63, 7,358.45 and 1,983.96 is: 2,975.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.63 : 7,358.45 = 1,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.63/7,358.45 = 1,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.63x = 7,358.45 × 1,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.63x = 14,598,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,598,860.54/4,905.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.94

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