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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.85, 3,410.79 and 692.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.85, 3,410.79 and 692.59 is: 1,038.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.85 : 3,410.79 = 692.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.85/3,410.79 = 692.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.85x = 3,410.79 × 692.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.85x = 2,362,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,279.05/2,273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.89

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