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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155, 3,230.44 and 693.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155, 3,230.44 and 693.13 is: 1,039.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155 : 3,230.44 = 693.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155/3,230.44 = 693.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155x = 3,230.44 × 693.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155x = 2,239,098.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,098.73/2,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.02

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