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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.72, 3,699.56 and 1,693.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.72, 3,699.56 and 1,693.04 is: 2,537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.72 : 3,699.56 = 1,693.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.72/3,699.56 = 1,693.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.72x = 3,699.56 × 1,693.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.72x = 6,263,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,263,503.06/2,468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.15

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