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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.30, 3,965.52 and 1,694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.30, 3,965.52 and 1,694.48 is: 2,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.30 : 3,965.52 = 1,694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.30/3,965.52 = 1,694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.30x = 3,965.52 × 1,694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.30x = 6,719,494.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,719,494.33/2,873.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.60

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