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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.72, 3,260.55 and 693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.72, 3,260.55 and 693.44 is: 1,039.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.72 : 3,260.55 = 693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.72/3,260.55 = 693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.72x = 3,260.55 × 693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.72x = 2,261,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,012.66/2,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.68

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