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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.61, 4,039.63 and 1,049.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.61, 4,039.63 and 1,049.79 is: 1,574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.61 : 4,039.63 = 1,049.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.61/4,039.63 = 1,049.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.61x = 4,039.63 × 1,049.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.61x = 4,240,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,763.18/2,693.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.38

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