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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.66, 2,762.37 and 1,693.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.66, 2,762.37 and 1,693.62 is: 2,333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.66 : 2,762.37 = 1,693.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.66/2,762.37 = 1,693.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.66x = 2,762.37 × 1,693.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.66x = 4,678,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,405.08/2,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.76

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