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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.39, 4,074.11 and 1,693.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.39, 4,074.11 and 1,693.55 is: 2,336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.39 : 4,074.11 = 1,693.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.39/4,074.11 = 1,693.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.39x = 4,074.11 × 1,693.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.39x = 6,899,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,708.99/2,952.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.99

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