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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.66, 7,804.74 and 1,693.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.66, 7,804.74 and 1,693.99 is: 2,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.66 : 7,804.74 = 1,693.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.66/7,804.74 = 1,693.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.66x = 7,804.74 × 1,693.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.66x = 13,221,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,221,151.51/5,203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.74

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