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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.35, 3,231.21 and 693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.35, 3,231.21 and 693.32 is: 1,039.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.35 : 3,231.21 = 693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.35/3,231.21 = 693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.35x = 3,231.21 × 693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.35x = 2,240,246.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,246.36/2,154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.87

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