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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.83, 7,475.67 and 1,521.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.83, 7,475.67 and 1,521.08 is: 2,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.83 : 7,475.67 = 1,521.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.83/7,475.67 = 1,521.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.83x = 7,475.67 × 1,521.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.83x = 11,371,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,371,092.12/4,983.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.60

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