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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.39, 3,232.10 and 693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.39, 3,232.10 and 693.54 is: 1,040.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.39 : 3,232.10 = 693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.39/3,232.10 = 693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.39x = 3,232.10 × 693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.39x = 2,241,590.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,590.63/2,154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.48

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