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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.85, 4,003.29 and 1,693.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.85, 4,003.29 and 1,693.50 is: 2,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.85 : 4,003.29 = 1,693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.85/4,003.29 = 1,693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.85x = 4,003.29 × 1,693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.85x = 6,779,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,779,571.62/2,666.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.16

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