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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.20, 3,704.48 and 2,125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.20, 3,704.48 and 2,125.92 is: 2,935.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.20 : 3,704.48 = 2,125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.20/3,704.48 = 2,125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.20x = 3,704.48 × 2,125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.20x = 7,875,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,875,428.12/2,683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.09

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