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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.07, 3,378.48 and 692.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.07, 3,378.48 and 692.65 is: 1,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.07 : 3,378.48 = 692.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.07/3,378.48 = 692.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.07x = 3,378.48 × 692.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.07x = 2,340,104.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,104.17/2,253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.63

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