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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.43, 3,260.66 and 1,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.43, 3,260.66 and 1,893.44 is: 2,613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.43 : 3,260.66 = 1,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.43/3,260.66 = 1,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.43x = 3,260.66 × 1,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.43x = 6,173,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,173,862.75/2,362.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.35

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