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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.63, 3,378.92 and 692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.63, 3,378.92 and 692.60 is: 1,038.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.63 : 3,378.92 = 692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.63/3,378.92 = 692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.63x = 3,378.92 × 692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.63x = 2,340,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,250.17/2,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.90

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