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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.16, 3,380.02 and 693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.16, 3,380.02 and 693.70 is: 1,040.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.16 : 3,380.02 = 693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.16/3,380.02 = 693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.16x = 3,380.02 × 693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.16x = 2,344,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,699.51/2,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.17

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