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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.20, 3,231.50 and 692.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.20, 3,231.50 and 692.96 is: 1,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.20 : 3,231.50 = 692.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.20/3,231.50 = 692.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.20x = 3,231.50 × 692.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.20x = 2,239,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,280.62/2,154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.50

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