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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.22, 4,022.53 and 1,040.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.22, 4,022.53 and 1,040.94 is: 1,560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.22 : 4,022.53 = 1,040.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.22/4,022.53 = 1,040.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.22x = 4,022.53 × 1,040.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.22x = 4,187,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,209.78/2,683.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.52

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