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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.27, 3,960.14 and 692.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.27, 3,960.14 and 692.31 is: 1,038.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.27 : 3,960.14 = 692.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.27/3,960.14 = 692.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.27x = 3,960.14 × 692.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.27x = 2,741,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,641.06/2,640.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.39

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