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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.58, 3,713.18 and 2,335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.58, 3,713.18 and 2,335.01 is: 3,230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.58 : 3,713.18 = 2,335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.58/3,713.18 = 2,335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.58x = 3,713.18 × 2,335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.58x = 8,670,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670,282.19/2,683.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.87

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