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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.83, 4,003.73 and 1,282.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.83, 4,003.73 and 1,282.77 is: 1,923.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.83 : 4,003.73 = 1,282.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.83/4,003.73 = 1,282.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.83x = 4,003.73 × 1,282.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.83x = 5,135,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,864.73/2,669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.67

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