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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.56, 3,234.03 and 694.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.56, 3,234.03 and 694.37 is: 1,041.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.56 : 3,234.03 = 694.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.56/3,234.03 = 694.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.56x = 3,234.03 × 694.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.56x = 2,245,618.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,618.89/2,155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.78

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