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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.56, 2,763.24 and 1,683.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.56, 2,763.24 and 1,683.28 is: 2,321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.56 : 2,763.24 = 1,683.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.56/2,763.24 = 1,683.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.56x = 2,763.24 × 1,683.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.56x = 4,651,306.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,306.63/2,003.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.52

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