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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.11, 3,959.84 and 692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.11, 3,959.84 and 692.26 is: 1,038.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.11 : 3,959.84 = 692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.11/3,959.84 = 692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.11x = 3,959.84 × 692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.11x = 2,741,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,230.67/2,640.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.30

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