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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.26, 4,006.53 and 2,403.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.26, 4,006.53 and 2,403.81 is: 3,589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.26 : 4,006.53 = 2,403.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.26/4,006.53 = 2,403.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.26x = 4,006.53 × 2,403.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.26x = 9,630,936.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,630,936.88/2,683.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.27

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