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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.93, 3,943.87 and 1,793.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.93, 3,943.87 and 1,793.03 is: 2,690.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.93 : 3,943.87 = 1,793.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.93/3,943.87 = 1,793.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.93x = 3,943.87 × 1,793.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.93x = 7,071,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,071,453.02/2,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.88

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