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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.77, 3,232.61 and 694.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.77, 3,232.61 and 694.03 is: 1,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.77 : 3,232.61 = 694.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.77/3,232.61 = 694.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.77x = 3,232.61 × 694.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.77x = 2,243,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,538.13/2,154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.20

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