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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.83, 7,904.62 and 1,984.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.83, 7,904.62 and 1,984.83 is: 2,974.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.83 : 7,904.62 = 1,984.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.83/7,904.62 = 1,984.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.83x = 7,904.62 × 1,984.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.83x = 15,689,326.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,689,326.91/5,273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.94

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