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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.53, 4,046.42 and 2,324.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.53, 4,046.42 and 2,324.47 is: 3,491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.53 : 4,046.42 = 2,324.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.53/4,046.42 = 2,324.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.53x = 4,046.42 × 2,324.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.53x = 9,405,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,405,781.90/2,693.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.99

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