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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.38, 3,231 and 693.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.38, 3,231 and 693.50 is: 1,039.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.38 : 3,231 = 693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.38/3,231 = 693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.38x = 3,231 × 693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.38x = 2,240,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,682.35/2,155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.58

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