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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,509.92, 5,263.66 and 2,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,509.92, 5,263.66 and 2,693.44 is: 4,039.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,509.92 : 5,263.66 = 2,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,509.92/5,263.66 = 2,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,509.92x = 5,263.66 × 2,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,509.92x = 14,177,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,177,352.39/3,509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.22

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