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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.64, 2,943.42 and 1,693.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.64, 2,943.42 and 1,693.89 is: 2,337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.64 : 2,943.42 = 1,693.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.64/2,943.42 = 1,693.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.64x = 2,943.42 × 1,693.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.64x = 4,985,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,829.70/2,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.87

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