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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.32, 5,215.62 and 2,693.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.32, 5,215.62 and 2,693.43 is: 4,042.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.32 : 5,215.62 = 2,693.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.32/5,215.62 = 2,693.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.32x = 5,215.62 × 2,693.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.32x = 14,047,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,047,907.38/3,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.19

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