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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.68, 4,024.88 and 2,551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.68, 4,024.88 and 2,551.92 is: 3,827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.68 : 4,024.88 = 2,551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.68/4,024.88 = 2,551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.68x = 4,024.88 × 2,551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.68x = 10,271,171.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,271,171.77/2,683.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.27

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