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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.54, 2,771.85 and 693.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.54, 2,771.85 and 693.38 is: 1,040.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.54 : 2,771.85 = 693.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.54/2,771.85 = 693.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.54x = 2,771.85 × 693.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.54x = 1,921,945.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,945.35/1,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.27

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