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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.43, 5,413.15 and 2,683.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.43, 5,413.15 and 2,683.65 is: 4,021.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.43 : 5,413.15 = 2,683.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.43/5,413.15 = 2,683.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.43x = 5,413.15 × 2,683.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.43x = 14,527,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,000.00/3,612.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.39

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