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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.49, 3,231.71 and 693.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.49, 3,231.71 and 693.65 is: 1,040.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.49 : 3,231.71 = 693.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.49/3,231.71 = 693.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.49x = 3,231.71 × 693.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.49x = 2,241,672.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,672.17/2,154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.47

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