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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,931.69, 8,897.80 and 1,983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,931.69, 8,897.80 and 1,983.27 is: 2,974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,931.69 : 8,897.80 = 1,983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,931.69/8,897.80 = 1,983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,931.69x = 8,897.80 × 1,983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,931.69x = 17,646,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,646,739.81/5,931.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.99

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