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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.80, 4,160.78 and 693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.80, 4,160.78 and 693.80 is: 1,040.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.80 : 4,160.78 = 693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.80/4,160.78 = 693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.80x = 4,160.78 × 693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.80x = 2,886,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,749.16/2,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.72

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