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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.72, 3,379.65 and 693.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.72, 3,379.65 and 693.34 is: 1,039.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.72 : 3,379.65 = 693.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.72/3,379.65 = 693.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.72x = 3,379.65 × 693.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.72x = 2,343,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,246.53/2,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.72

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