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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.32, 3,707.48 and 1,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.32, 3,707.48 and 1,693.44 is: 2,536.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.32 : 3,707.48 = 1,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.32/3,707.48 = 1,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.32x = 3,707.48 × 1,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.32x = 6,278,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,278,394.93/2,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.40

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