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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.20, 3,110.40 and 1,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.20, 3,110.40 and 1,693.44 is: 2,528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.20 : 3,110.40 = 1,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.20/3,110.40 = 1,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.20x = 3,110.40 × 1,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.20x = 5,267,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,275.78/2,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.45

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