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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.10, 3,232.85 and 694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.10, 3,232.85 and 694.40 is: 1,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.10 : 3,232.85 = 694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.10/3,232.85 = 694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.10x = 3,232.85 × 694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.10x = 2,244,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,871.40/2,155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.66

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