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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.94, 3,231.54 and 693.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.94, 3,231.54 and 693.06 is: 1,039.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.94 : 3,231.54 = 693.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.94/3,231.54 = 693.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.94x = 3,231.54 × 693.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.94x = 2,239,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,651.11/2,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.79

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