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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.14, 3,702.96 and 1,635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.14, 3,702.96 and 1,635.84 is: 2,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.14 : 3,702.96 = 1,635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.14/3,702.96 = 1,635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.14x = 3,702.96 × 1,635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.14x = 6,057,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,057,450.09/2,683.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.60

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