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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.32, 4,049.34 and 2,353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.32, 4,049.34 and 2,353.48 is: 3,538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.32 : 4,049.34 = 2,353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.32/4,049.34 = 2,353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.32x = 4,049.34 × 2,353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.32x = 9,530,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,530,040.70/2,693.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.40

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