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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.37, 3,231.05 and 693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.37, 3,231.05 and 693.54 is: 1,040.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.37 : 3,231.05 = 693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.37/3,231.05 = 693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.37x = 3,231.05 × 693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.37x = 2,240,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,862.42/2,154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.15

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