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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.12, 3,230.85 and 693.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.12, 3,230.85 and 693.09 is: 1,039.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.12 : 3,230.85 = 693.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.12/3,230.85 = 693.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.12x = 3,230.85 × 693.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.12x = 2,239,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,269.83/2,154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.53

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