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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.51, 3,233.72 and 695.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.51, 3,233.72 and 695.68 is: 1,043.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.51 : 3,233.72 = 695.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.51/3,233.72 = 695.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.51x = 3,233.72 × 695.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.51x = 2,249,634.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,634.33/2,155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.67

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