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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.78, 3,231.90 and 693.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.78, 3,231.90 and 693.90 is: 1,040.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.78 : 3,231.90 = 693.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.78/3,231.90 = 693.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.78x = 3,231.90 × 693.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.78x = 2,242,615.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,615.41/2,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.76

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