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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.39, 3,563.80 and 1,683.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.39, 3,563.80 and 1,683.39 is: 2,525.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.39 : 3,563.80 = 1,683.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.39/3,563.80 = 1,683.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.39x = 3,563.80 × 1,683.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.39x = 5,999,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,999,256.87/2,375.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.59

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