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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.23, 3,232.52 and 694.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.23, 3,232.52 and 694.23 is: 1,041.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.23 : 3,232.52 = 694.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.23/3,232.52 = 694.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.23x = 3,232.52 × 694.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.23x = 2,244,108.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,108.89/2,155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.24

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