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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.64, 4,015.59 and 2,651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.64, 4,015.59 and 2,651.52 is: 3,952.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.64 : 4,015.59 = 2,651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.64/4,015.59 = 2,651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.64x = 4,015.59 × 2,651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.64x = 10,647,417.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,647,417.20/2,693.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.80

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