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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.80, 3,964.50 and 1,693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.80, 3,964.50 and 1,693.80 is: 2,337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.80 : 3,964.50 = 1,693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.80/3,964.50 = 1,693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.80x = 3,964.50 × 1,693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.80x = 6,715,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,070.10/2,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.47

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