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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.14, 3,233.24 and 694.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.14, 3,233.24 and 694.25 is: 1,041.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.14 : 3,233.24 = 694.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.14/3,233.24 = 694.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.14x = 3,233.24 × 694.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.14x = 2,244,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,657.23/2,155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.54

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