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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.10, 4,035.33 and 2,261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.10, 4,035.33 and 2,261.10 is: 3,388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.10 : 4,035.33 = 2,261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.10/4,035.33 = 2,261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.10x = 4,035.33 × 2,261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.10x = 9,124,284.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,124,284.66/2,693.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.02

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