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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.91, 3,701.92 and 2,593.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.91, 3,701.92 and 2,593.59 is: 3,577.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.91 : 3,701.92 = 2,593.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.91/3,701.92 = 2,593.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.91x = 3,701.92 × 2,593.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.91x = 9,601,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,601,268.71/2,683.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.35

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