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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.10, 3,814.19 and 693.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.10, 3,814.19 and 693.97 is: 1,040.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.10 : 3,814.19 = 693.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.10/3,814.19 = 693.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.10x = 3,814.19 × 693.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.10x = 2,646,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,923.03/2,543.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.83

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