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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.67, 3,960.70 and 693.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.67, 3,960.70 and 693.02 is: 1,039.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.67 : 3,960.70 = 693.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.67/3,960.70 = 693.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.67x = 3,960.70 × 693.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.67x = 2,744,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,852.48/2,640.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.45

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