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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.52, 3,707.69 and 2,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.52, 3,707.69 and 2,343.60 is: 3,226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.52 : 3,707.69 = 2,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.52/3,707.69 = 2,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.52x = 3,707.69 × 2,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.52x = 8,689,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,689,330.57/2,693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.01

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