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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.42, 3,231.51 and 694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.42, 3,231.51 and 694.62 is: 1,041.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.42 : 3,231.51 = 694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.42/3,231.51 = 694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.42x = 3,231.51 × 694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.42x = 2,244,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,671.48/2,154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.89

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