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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.63, 4,031.58 and 1,905.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.63, 4,031.58 and 1,905.55 is: 2,862.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.63 : 4,031.58 = 1,905.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.63/4,031.58 = 1,905.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.63x = 4,031.58 × 1,905.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.63x = 7,682,377.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682,377.27/2,683.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.68

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