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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.39, 4,033.05 and 2,529.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.39, 4,033.05 and 2,529.17 is: 3,787.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.39 : 4,033.05 = 2,529.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.39/4,033.05 = 2,529.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.39x = 4,033.05 × 2,529.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.39x = 10,200,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200,248.90/2,693.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.14

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