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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.94, 3,995.83 and 2,670.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.94, 3,995.83 and 2,670.94 is: 3,976.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.94 : 3,995.83 = 2,670.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.94/3,995.83 = 2,670.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.94x = 3,995.83 × 2,670.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.94x = 10,672,630.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,672,630.51/2,683.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.49

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