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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.63, 3,968.96 and 2,383.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.63, 3,968.96 and 2,383.17 is: 3,565.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.63 : 3,968.96 = 2,383.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.63/3,968.96 = 2,383.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.63x = 3,968.96 × 2,383.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.63x = 9,458,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,458,694.49/2,652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.78

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