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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.93, 4,154.99 and 689.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.93, 4,154.99 and 689.94 is: 1,034.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.93 : 4,154.99 = 689.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.93/4,154.99 = 689.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.93x = 4,154.99 × 689.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.93x = 2,866,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,693.80/2,769.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.93

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