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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.28, 3,962.04 and 693.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.28, 3,962.04 and 693.68 is: 1,040.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.28 : 3,962.04 = 693.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.28/3,962.04 = 693.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.28x = 3,962.04 × 693.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.28x = 2,748,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,387.91/2,641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.55

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