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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,923.93, 5,872.11 and 2,683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,923.93, 5,872.11 and 2,683.01 is: 4,015.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,923.93 : 5,872.11 = 2,683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,923.93/5,872.11 = 2,683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,923.93x = 5,872.11 × 2,683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,923.93x = 15,754,900.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,754,900.49/3,923.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.09

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