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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,693.01, 2,540.49 and 913.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,693.01, 2,540.49 and 913.01 is: 1,370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,693.01 : 2,540.49 = 913.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,693.01/2,540.49 = 913.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,693.01x = 2,540.49 × 913.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,693.01x = 2,319,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,489.93/1,693.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.04

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