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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.40, 3,233.35 and 694.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.40, 3,233.35 and 694.70 is: 1,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.40 : 3,233.35 = 694.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.40/3,233.35 = 694.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.40x = 3,233.35 × 694.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.40x = 2,246,208.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,208.25/2,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.13

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