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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.32, 3,233.22 and 1,693.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.32, 3,233.22 and 1,693.79 is: 2,537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.32 : 3,233.22 = 1,693.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.32/3,233.22 = 1,693.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.32x = 3,233.22 × 1,693.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.32x = 5,476,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,395.70/2,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.34

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