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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.78, 4,061.32 and 1,683.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.78, 4,061.32 and 1,683.59 is: 2,323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.78 : 4,061.32 = 1,683.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.78/4,061.32 = 1,683.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.78x = 4,061.32 × 1,683.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.78x = 6,837,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,837,597.74/2,942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.52

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