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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,084.53, 5,637.84 and 2,668.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,084.53, 5,637.84 and 2,668.43 is: 3,683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,084.53 : 5,637.84 = 2,668.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,084.53/5,637.84 = 2,668.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,084.53x = 5,637.84 × 2,668.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,084.53x = 15,044,153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044,153.77/4,084.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.21

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