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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.61, 4,036.73 and 2,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.61, 4,036.73 and 2,034.94 is: 3,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.61 : 4,036.73 = 2,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.61/4,036.73 = 2,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.61x = 4,036.73 × 2,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.61x = 8,214,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,214,503.26/2,693.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.63

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