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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.52, 3,380.89 and 693.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.52, 3,380.89 and 693.49 is: 1,040.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.52 : 3,380.89 = 693.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.52/3,380.89 = 693.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.52x = 3,380.89 × 693.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.52x = 2,344,613.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,613.41/2,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.42

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