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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.08, 4,039.70 and 2,260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.08, 4,039.70 and 2,260.60 is: 3,390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.08 : 4,039.70 = 2,260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.08/4,039.70 = 2,260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.08x = 4,039.70 × 2,260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.08x = 9,132,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132,145.82/2,693.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.97

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