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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.52, 5,993.80 and 2,693.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.52, 5,993.80 and 2,693.25 is: 4,041.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.52 : 5,993.80 = 2,693.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.52/5,993.80 = 2,693.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.52x = 5,993.80 × 2,693.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.52x = 16,142,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142,795.12/3,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.24

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