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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,409.33, 4,705.82 and 1,993.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,409.33, 4,705.82 and 1,993.32 is: 2,751.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,409.33 : 4,705.82 = 1,993.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,409.33/4,705.82 = 1,993.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,409.33x = 4,705.82 × 1,993.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,409.33x = 9,380,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,380,205.12/3,409.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.33

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