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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.63, 3,930.03 and 2,283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.63, 3,930.03 and 2,283.71 is: 3,407.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.63 : 3,930.03 = 2,283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.63/3,930.03 = 2,283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.63x = 3,930.03 × 2,283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.63x = 8,975,029.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,975,029.16/2,633.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.86

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