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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.88, 3,846.54 and 1,693.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.88, 3,846.54 and 1,693.10 is: 2,534.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.88 : 3,846.54 = 1,693.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.88/3,846.54 = 1,693.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.88x = 3,846.54 × 1,693.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.88x = 6,512,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,512,583.32/2,569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.20

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