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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.40, 3,719.88 and 2,656.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.40, 3,719.88 and 2,656.92 is: 3,669.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.40 : 3,719.88 = 2,656.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.40/3,719.88 = 2,656.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.40x = 3,719.88 × 2,656.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.40x = 9,883,423.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,883,423.57/2,693.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.50

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