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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.80, 4,073.41 and 1,693.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.80, 4,073.41 and 1,693.59 is: 2,337.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.80 : 4,073.41 = 1,693.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.80/4,073.41 = 1,693.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.80x = 4,073.41 × 1,693.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.80x = 6,898,700.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,898,700.96/2,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.12

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