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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.88, 3,881.44 and 1,693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.88, 3,881.44 and 1,693.80 is: 2,337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.88 : 3,881.44 = 1,693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.88/3,881.44 = 1,693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.88x = 3,881.44 × 1,693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.88x = 6,574,383.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,574,383.07/2,812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.24

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