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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.06, 3,231.50 and 692.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.06, 3,231.50 and 692.82 is: 1,039.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.06 : 3,231.50 = 692.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.06/3,231.50 = 692.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.06x = 3,231.50 × 692.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.06x = 2,238,844.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,844.37/2,154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.36

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