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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.97, 5,535.33 and 2,683.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.97, 5,535.33 and 2,683.19 is: 3,703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.97 : 5,535.33 = 2,683.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.97/5,535.33 = 2,683.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.97x = 5,535.33 × 2,683.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.97x = 14,852,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,852,342.10/4,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.85

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