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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.91, 4,003.57 and 2,639.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.91, 4,003.57 and 2,639.36 is: 3,937.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.91 : 4,003.57 = 2,639.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.91/4,003.57 = 2,639.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.91x = 4,003.57 × 2,639.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.91x = 10,566,862.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,566,862.52/2,683.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.12

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