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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.33, 3,232.01 and 693.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.33, 3,232.01 and 693.48 is: 1,040.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.33 : 3,232.01 = 693.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.33/3,232.01 = 693.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.33x = 3,232.01 × 693.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.33x = 2,241,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,330.83/2,154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.38

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