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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.16, 3,008.40 and 1,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.16, 3,008.40 and 1,683.04 is: 2,526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.16 : 3,008.40 = 1,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.16/3,008.40 = 1,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.16x = 3,008.40 × 1,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.16x = 5,063,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,257.54/2,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.37

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