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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.92, 3,231.42 and 693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.92, 3,231.42 and 693.80 is: 1,040.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.92 : 3,231.42 = 693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.92/3,231.42 = 693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.92x = 3,231.42 × 693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.92x = 2,241,959.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,959.20/2,154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.39

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