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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.90, 2,888.82 and 693.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.90, 2,888.82 and 693.38 is: 1,040.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.90 : 2,888.82 = 693.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.90/2,888.82 = 693.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.90x = 2,888.82 × 693.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.90x = 2,003,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,050.01/1,925.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.06

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