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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.27, 3,561.51 and 1,683.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.27, 3,561.51 and 1,683.14 is: 2,522.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.27 : 3,561.51 = 1,683.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.27/3,561.51 = 1,683.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.27x = 3,561.51 × 1,683.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.27x = 5,994,502.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,994,502.13/2,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.65

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