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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.67, 4,039.29 and 1,048.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.67, 4,039.29 and 1,048.97 is: 1,572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.67 : 4,039.29 = 1,048.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.67/4,039.29 = 1,048.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.67x = 4,039.29 × 1,048.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.67x = 4,237,073.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,073.83/2,693.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.97

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