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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,446.34, 8,172.93 and 1,983.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,446.34, 8,172.93 and 1,983.50 is: 2,976.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,446.34 : 8,172.93 = 1,983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,446.34/8,172.93 = 1,983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,446.34x = 8,172.93 × 1,983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,446.34x = 16,211,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,211,006.66/5,446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.50

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