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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.90, 4,026.69 and 1,204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.90, 4,026.69 and 1,204.38 is: 1,806.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.90 : 4,026.69 = 1,204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.90/4,026.69 = 1,204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.90x = 4,026.69 × 1,204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.90x = 4,849,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,849,658.88/2,683.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.95

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