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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.20, 4,017.13 and 2,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.20, 4,017.13 and 2,611.20 is: 3,894.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.20 : 4,017.13 = 2,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.20/4,017.13 = 2,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.20x = 4,017.13 × 2,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.20x = 10,489,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,489,529.86/2,693.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.82

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