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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.25, 3,314.84 and 1,693.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.25, 3,314.84 and 1,693.67 is: 2,338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.25 : 3,314.84 = 1,693.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.25/3,314.84 = 1,693.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.25x = 3,314.84 × 1,693.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.25x = 5,614,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614,245.06/2,401.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.05

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