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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.32, 7,554.66 and 2,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.32, 7,554.66 and 2,983 is: 4,471.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.32 : 7,554.66 = 2,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.32/7,554.66 = 2,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.32x = 7,554.66 × 2,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.32x = 22,535,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,535,550.78/5,039.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.94

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