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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.33, 5,688.45 and 2,683.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.33, 5,688.45 and 2,683.07 is: 4,021.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.33 : 5,688.45 = 2,683.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.33/5,688.45 = 2,683.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.33x = 5,688.45 × 2,683.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.33x = 15,262,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,262,487.81/3,795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.39

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