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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.63, 4,073.13 and 1,692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.63, 4,073.13 and 1,692.74 is: 2,335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.63 : 4,073.13 = 1,692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.63/4,073.13 = 1,692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.63x = 4,073.13 × 1,692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.63x = 6,894,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,894,729.71/2,951.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.91

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