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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.14, 3,683.91 and 2,143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.14, 3,683.91 and 2,143.46 is: 3,205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.14 : 3,683.91 = 2,143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.14/3,683.91 = 2,143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.14x = 3,683.91 × 2,143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.14x = 7,896,313.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896,313.73/2,463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.79

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