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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.16, 3,984.40 and 1,693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.16, 3,984.40 and 1,693.28 is: 2,335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.16 : 3,984.40 = 1,693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.16/3,984.40 = 1,693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.16x = 3,984.40 × 1,693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.16x = 6,746,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,746,704.83/2,888.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.99

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