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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.92, 3,231.80 and 693.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.92, 3,231.80 and 693.74 is: 1,040.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.92 : 3,231.80 = 693.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.92/3,231.80 = 693.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.92x = 3,231.80 × 693.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.92x = 2,242,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,036.14/2,154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.43

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