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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.08, 4,021.92 and 1,145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.08, 4,021.92 and 1,145.16 is: 1,716.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.08 : 4,021.92 = 1,145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.08/4,021.92 = 1,145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.08x = 4,021.92 × 1,145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.08x = 4,605,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,741.91/2,683.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.59

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