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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.78, 3,232.71 and 693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.78, 3,232.71 and 693.98 is: 1,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.78 : 3,232.71 = 693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.78/3,232.71 = 693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.78x = 3,232.71 × 693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.78x = 2,243,419.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,419.92/2,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.14

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