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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.08, 3,866.68 and 1,683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.08, 3,866.68 and 1,683.08 is: 2,322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.08 : 3,866.68 = 1,683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.08/3,866.68 = 1,683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.08x = 3,866.68 × 1,683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.08x = 6,507,931.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507,931.77/2,802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.54

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