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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.04, 4,039.55 and 2,326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.04, 4,039.55 and 2,326.71 is: 3,490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.04 : 4,039.55 = 2,326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.04/4,039.55 = 2,326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.04x = 4,039.55 × 2,326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.04x = 9,398,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,398,861.38/2,693.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.06

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