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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.91, 5,533.08 and 2,683.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.91, 5,533.08 and 2,683.89 is: 3,705.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.91 : 5,533.08 = 2,683.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.91/5,533.08 = 2,683.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.91x = 5,533.08 × 2,683.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.91x = 14,850,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,850,178.08/4,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.22

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