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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.46, 3,014.26 and 693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.46, 3,014.26 and 693.20 is: 1,039.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.46 : 3,014.26 = 693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.46/3,014.26 = 693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.46x = 3,014.26 × 693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.46x = 2,089,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,485.03/2,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.82

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