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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.51, 2,889.01 and 693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.51, 2,889.01 and 693.60 is: 1,040.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.51 : 2,889.01 = 693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.51/2,889.01 = 693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.51x = 2,889.01 × 693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.51x = 2,003,817.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,817.34/1,926.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.13

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