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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.36, 4,041.16 and 2,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.36, 4,041.16 and 2,362.24 is: 3,557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.36 : 4,041.16 = 2,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.36/4,041.16 = 2,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.36x = 4,041.16 × 2,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.36x = 9,546,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,546,189.80/2,683.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.55

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