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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.52, 4,166.96 and 1,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.52, 4,166.96 and 1,693.24 is: 2,336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.52 : 4,166.96 = 1,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.52/4,166.96 = 1,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.52x = 4,166.96 × 1,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.52x = 7,055,663.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055,663.35/3,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.68

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