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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.13, 3,379.27 and 692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.13, 3,379.27 and 692.70 is: 1,038.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.13 : 3,379.27 = 692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.13/3,379.27 = 692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.13x = 3,379.27 × 692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.13x = 2,340,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,820.33/2,253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.92

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