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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.52, 5,062.20 and 2,693.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.52, 5,062.20 and 2,693.84 is: 4,042.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.52 : 5,062.20 = 2,693.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.52/5,062.20 = 2,693.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.52x = 5,062.20 × 2,693.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.52x = 13,636,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,636,756.85/3,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.29

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