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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,680.59, 5,076.93 and 2,283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,680.59, 5,076.93 and 2,283.34 is: 3,149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,680.59 : 5,076.93 = 2,283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,680.59/5,076.93 = 2,283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,680.59x = 5,076.93 × 2,283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,680.59x = 11,592,357.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,592,357.35/3,680.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.59

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