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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.96, 3,230.76 and 693.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.96, 3,230.76 and 693.02 is: 1,039.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.96 : 3,230.76 = 693.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.96/3,230.76 = 693.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.96x = 3,230.76 × 693.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.96x = 2,238,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,981.30/2,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.47

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