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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.23, 3,961.53 and 693.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.23, 3,961.53 and 693.59 is: 1,040.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.23 : 3,961.53 = 693.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.23/3,961.53 = 693.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.23x = 3,961.53 × 693.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.23x = 2,747,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,657.79/2,641.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.29

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