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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.04, 3,709.44 and 2,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.04, 3,709.44 and 2,023.28 is: 2,797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.04 : 3,709.44 = 2,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.04/3,709.44 = 2,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.04x = 3,709.44 × 2,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.04x = 7,505,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505,235.76/2,683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.29

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