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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.92, 2,987.88 and 693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.92, 2,987.88 and 693.40 is: 1,040.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.92 : 2,987.88 = 693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.92/2,987.88 = 693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.92x = 2,987.88 × 693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.92x = 2,071,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,795.99/1,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.10

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