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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.42, 3,233.01 and 695.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.42, 3,233.01 and 695.62 is: 1,043.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.42 : 3,233.01 = 695.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.42/3,233.01 = 695.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.42x = 3,233.01 × 695.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.42x = 2,248,946.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,946.42/2,155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.39

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