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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.82, 2,783.70 and 1,680.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.82, 2,783.70 and 1,680.30 is: 2,322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.82 : 2,783.70 = 1,680.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.82/2,783.70 = 1,680.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.82x = 2,783.70 × 1,680.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.82x = 4,677,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,451.11/2,013.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.68

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