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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.79, 4,034.75 and 2,072.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.79, 4,034.75 and 2,072.93 is: 3,104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.79 : 4,034.75 = 2,072.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.79/4,034.75 = 2,072.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.79x = 4,034.75 × 2,072.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.79x = 8,363,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,363,723.78/2,693.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.82

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