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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,693.09, 2,540.61 and 913.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,693.09, 2,540.61 and 913.09 is: 1,370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,693.09 : 2,540.61 = 913.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,693.09/2,540.61 = 913.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,693.09x = 2,540.61 × 913.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,693.09x = 2,319,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,803.30/1,693.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.16

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