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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.32, 3,231.63 and 694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.32, 3,231.63 and 694.52 is: 1,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.32 : 3,231.63 = 694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.32/3,231.63 = 694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.32x = 3,231.63 × 694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.32x = 2,244,415.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,415.51/2,154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.82

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