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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.51, 3,380.81 and 693.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.51, 3,380.81 and 693.45 is: 1,040.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.51 : 3,380.81 = 693.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.51/3,380.81 = 693.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.51x = 3,380.81 × 693.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.51x = 2,344,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,422.69/2,253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.34

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