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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.33, 4,053.77 and 2,618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.33, 4,053.77 and 2,618.28 is: 3,926.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.33 : 4,053.77 = 2,618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.33/4,053.77 = 2,618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.33x = 4,053.77 × 2,618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.33x = 10,613,891.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,613,891.82/2,703.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.23

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