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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.27, 4,047.93 and 2,083.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.27, 4,047.93 and 2,083.83 is: 3,121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.27 : 4,047.93 = 2,083.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.27/4,047.93 = 2,083.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.27x = 4,047.93 × 2,083.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.27x = 8,435,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,435,197.97/2,702.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.52

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