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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.99, 4,030.83 and 2,545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.99, 4,030.83 and 2,545.76 is: 3,809.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.99 : 4,030.83 = 2,545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.99/4,030.83 = 2,545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.99x = 4,030.83 × 2,545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.99x = 10,261,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,261,535.86/2,693.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.04

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