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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,811.64, 5,261.82 and 2,693.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,811.64, 5,261.82 and 2,693.48 is: 3,718.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,811.64 : 5,261.82 = 2,693.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,811.64/5,261.82 = 2,693.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,811.64x = 5,261.82 × 2,693.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,811.64x = 14,172,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172,606.93/3,811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.24

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