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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.57, 3,983.71 and 2,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.57, 3,983.71 and 2,382.60 is: 3,550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.57 : 3,983.71 = 2,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.57/3,983.71 = 2,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.57x = 3,983.71 × 2,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.57x = 9,491,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,491,581.49/2,673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.15

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