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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.51, 3,231.99 and 693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.51, 3,231.99 and 693.32 is: 1,040.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.51 : 3,231.99 = 693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.51/3,231.99 = 693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.51x = 3,231.99 × 693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.51x = 2,240,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,787.15/2,154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.04

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