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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.28, 2,772.12 and 693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.28, 2,772.12 and 693 is: 1,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.28 : 2,772.12 = 693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.28/2,772.12 = 693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.28x = 2,772.12 × 693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.28x = 1,921,079.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,079.16/1,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.95

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