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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.21, 3,363.65 and 1,693.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.21, 3,363.65 and 1,693.96 is: 2,336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.21 : 3,363.65 = 1,693.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.21/3,363.65 = 1,693.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.21x = 3,363.65 × 1,693.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.21x = 5,697,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,697,888.55/2,438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.91

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