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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.27, 3,644.75 and 1,683.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.27, 3,644.75 and 1,683.59 is: 2,324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.27 : 3,644.75 = 1,683.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.27/3,644.75 = 1,683.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.27x = 3,644.75 × 1,683.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.27x = 6,136,238.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,136,238.01/2,640.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.09

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