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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.84, 4,021.37 and 2,581.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.84, 4,021.37 and 2,581.32 is: 3,867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.84 : 4,021.37 = 2,581.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.84/4,021.37 = 2,581.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.84x = 4,021.37 × 2,581.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.84x = 10,380,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,380,442.81/2,683.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.76

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