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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.86, 3,380.77 and 693.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.86, 3,380.77 and 693.86 is: 1,040.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.86 : 3,380.77 = 693.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.86/3,380.77 = 693.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.86x = 3,380.77 × 693.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.86x = 2,345,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,781.07/2,253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.78

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