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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.05, 3,231.77 and 693.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.05, 3,231.77 and 693.81 is: 1,040.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.05 : 3,231.77 = 693.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.05/3,231.77 = 693.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.05x = 3,231.77 × 693.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.05x = 2,242,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,240.69/2,155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.46

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