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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.47, 3,998.18 and 690.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.47, 3,998.18 and 690.93 is: 1,036.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.47 : 3,998.18 = 690.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.47/3,998.18 = 690.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.47x = 3,998.18 × 690.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.47x = 2,762,459.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,459.05/2,665.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.39

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