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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.66, 3,621.90 and 1,693.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.66, 3,621.90 and 1,693.16 is: 2,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.66 : 3,621.90 = 1,693.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.66/3,621.90 = 1,693.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.66x = 3,621.90 × 1,693.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.66x = 6,132,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,456.20/2,624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.48

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