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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.50, 4,026.69 and 2,035.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.50, 4,026.69 and 2,035.50 is: 3,054.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.50 : 4,026.69 = 2,035.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.50/4,026.69 = 2,035.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.50x = 4,026.69 × 2,035.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.50x = 8,196,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196,327.50/2,683.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.34

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