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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.35, 4,003.49 and 2,387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.35, 4,003.49 and 2,387.33 is: 3,561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.35 : 4,003.49 = 2,387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.35/4,003.49 = 2,387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.35x = 4,003.49 × 2,387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.35x = 9,557,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,557,665.71/2,683.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.85

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