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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.23, 3,232.11 and 694.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.23, 3,232.11 and 694.02 is: 1,040.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.23 : 3,232.11 = 694.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.23/3,232.11 = 694.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.23x = 3,232.11 × 694.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.23x = 2,243,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,148.98/2,155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.79

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