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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.44, 3,962.04 and 693.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.44, 3,962.04 and 693.66 is: 1,040.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.44 : 3,962.04 = 693.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.44/3,962.04 = 693.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.44x = 3,962.04 × 693.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.44x = 2,748,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,308.67/2,641.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.46

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