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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.10, 3,232.05 and 693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.10, 3,232.05 and 693.70 is: 1,040.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.10 : 3,232.05 = 693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.10/3,232.05 = 693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.10x = 3,232.05 × 693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.10x = 2,242,073.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,073.09/2,154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.84

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