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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.91, 3,770.33 and 1,683.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.91, 3,770.33 and 1,683.15 is: 2,322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.91 : 3,770.33 = 1,683.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.91/3,770.33 = 1,683.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.91x = 3,770.33 × 1,683.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.91x = 6,346,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,346,030.94/2,732.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.08

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