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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.73, 4,026.24 and 2,216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.73, 4,026.24 and 2,216.94 is: 3,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.73 : 4,026.24 = 2,216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.73/4,026.24 = 2,216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.73x = 4,026.24 × 2,216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.73x = 8,925,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,925,932.51/2,683.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.95

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