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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.62, 3,962.14 and 693.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.62, 3,962.14 and 693.57 is: 1,040.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.62 : 3,962.14 = 693.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.62/3,962.14 = 693.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.62x = 3,962.14 × 693.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.62x = 2,748,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,021.44/2,641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.28

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