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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.28, 4,059.26 and 2,542.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.28, 4,059.26 and 2,542.59 is: 3,832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.28 : 4,059.26 = 2,542.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.28/4,059.26 = 2,542.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.28x = 4,059.26 × 2,542.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.28x = 10,321,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,321,030.71/2,693.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.14

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