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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.08, 3,699.84 and 2,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.08, 3,699.84 and 2,622.72 is: 3,616.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.08 : 3,699.84 = 2,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.08/3,699.84 = 2,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.08x = 3,699.84 × 2,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.08x = 9,703,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,703,644.36/2,683.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.61

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