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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.58, 3,783.60 and 1,693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.58, 3,783.60 and 1,693.98 is: 2,337.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.58 : 3,783.60 = 1,693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.58/3,783.60 = 1,693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.58x = 3,783.60 × 1,693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.58x = 6,409,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,409,342.73/2,741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.83

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