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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.38, 4,023.60 and 833.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.38, 4,023.60 and 833.98 is: 1,250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.38 : 4,023.60 = 833.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.38/4,023.60 = 833.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.38x = 4,023.60 × 833.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.38x = 3,355,601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,601.93/2,683.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.51

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