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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.03, 3,989.86 and 2,373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.03, 3,989.86 and 2,373.11 is: 3,555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.03 : 3,989.86 = 2,373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.03/3,989.86 = 2,373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.03x = 3,989.86 × 2,373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.03x = 9,468,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468,380.71/2,663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.49

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