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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.94, 4,041.92 and 1,051.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.94, 4,041.92 and 1,051.62 is: 1,577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.94 : 4,041.92 = 1,051.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.94/4,041.92 = 1,051.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.94x = 4,041.92 × 1,051.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.94x = 4,250,563.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,563.91/2,693.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.82

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