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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.37, 3,233.12 and 694.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.37, 3,233.12 and 694.67 is: 1,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.37 : 3,233.12 = 694.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.37/3,233.12 = 694.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.37x = 3,233.12 × 694.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.37x = 2,245,931.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,931.83/2,155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.02

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