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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.41, 4,074.44 and 1,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.41, 4,074.44 and 1,693.44 is: 2,337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.41 : 4,074.44 = 1,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.41/4,074.44 = 1,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.41x = 4,074.44 × 1,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.41x = 6,899,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,811.21/2,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.01

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