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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.91, 4,273.56 and 2,683.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.91, 4,273.56 and 2,683.53 is: 4,032.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.91 : 4,273.56 = 2,683.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.91/4,273.56 = 2,683.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.91x = 4,273.56 × 2,683.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.91x = 11,468,226.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,468,226.47/2,843.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.56

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