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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.16, 3,379.92 and 693.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.16, 3,379.92 and 693.10 is: 1,039.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.16 : 3,379.92 = 693.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.16/3,379.92 = 693.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.16x = 3,379.92 × 693.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.16x = 2,342,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,622.55/2,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.71

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