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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.82, 5,655.83 and 2,683.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.82, 5,655.83 and 2,683.53 is: 3,702.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.82 : 5,655.83 = 2,683.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.82/5,655.83 = 2,683.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.82x = 5,655.83 × 2,683.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.82x = 15,177,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,177,576.06/4,099.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.01

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