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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.89, 4,489.65 and 1,693.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.89, 4,489.65 and 1,693.11 is: 2,539.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.89 : 4,489.65 = 1,693.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.89/4,489.65 = 1,693.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.89x = 4,489.65 × 1,693.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.89x = 7,601,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601,471.31/2,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.84

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