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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.72, 3,867.39 and 1,683.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.72, 3,867.39 and 1,683.48 is: 2,322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.72 : 3,867.39 = 1,683.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.72/3,867.39 = 1,683.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.72x = 3,867.39 × 1,683.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.72x = 6,510,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,510,673.72/2,802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.98

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