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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.98, 3,961.70 and 693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.98, 3,961.70 and 693.20 is: 1,039.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.98 : 3,961.70 = 693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.98/3,961.70 = 693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.98x = 3,961.70 × 693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.98x = 2,746,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,250.44/2,640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.86

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