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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.82, 4,100.83 and 2,591.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.82, 4,100.83 and 2,591.66 is: 3,887.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.82 : 4,100.83 = 2,591.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.82/4,100.83 = 2,591.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.82x = 4,100.83 × 2,591.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.82x = 10,627,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,627,960.85/2,733.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.59

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