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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.48, 2,823.36 and 1,693.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.48, 2,823.36 and 1,693.92 is: 2,333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.48 : 2,823.36 = 1,693.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.48/2,823.36 = 1,693.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.48x = 2,823.36 × 1,693.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.48x = 4,782,545.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,545.97/2,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.54

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