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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.29, 2,888.76 and 693.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.29, 2,888.76 and 693.37 is: 1,039.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.29 : 2,888.76 = 693.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.29/2,888.76 = 693.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.29x = 2,888.76 × 693.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.29x = 2,002,976.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,976.05/1,926.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.81

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