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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.88, 3,232.62 and 693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.88, 3,232.62 and 693.54 is: 1,040.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.88 : 3,232.62 = 693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.88/3,232.62 = 693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.88x = 3,232.62 × 693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.88x = 2,241,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,951.27/2,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.41

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