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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.51, 2,888.85 and 693.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.51, 2,888.85 and 693.58 is: 1,040.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.51 : 2,888.85 = 693.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.51/2,888.85 = 693.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.51x = 2,888.85 × 693.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.51x = 2,003,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,648.58/1,926.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.04

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