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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.64, 5,787.93 and 2,683.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.64, 5,787.93 and 2,683.14 is: 3,699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.64 : 5,787.93 = 2,683.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.64/5,787.93 = 2,683.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.64x = 5,787.93 × 2,683.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.64x = 15,529,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,529,826.50/4,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.66

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