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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.27, 3,233.37 and 694.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.27, 3,233.37 and 694.54 is: 1,041.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.27 : 3,233.37 = 694.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.27/3,233.37 = 694.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.27x = 3,233.37 × 694.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.27x = 2,245,685.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,685.16/2,155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.95

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