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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.06, 4,036.11 and 2,302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.06, 4,036.11 and 2,302.90 is: 3,464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.06 : 4,036.11 = 2,302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.06/4,036.11 = 2,302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.06x = 4,036.11 × 2,302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.06x = 9,294,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,294,757.72/2,683.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.24

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