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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.18, 3,961.90 and 693.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.18, 3,961.90 and 693.38 is: 1,040.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.18 : 3,961.90 = 693.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.18/3,961.90 = 693.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.18x = 3,961.90 × 693.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.18x = 2,747,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,102.22/2,641.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.10

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