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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.58, 3,233.67 and 694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.58, 3,233.67 and 694.24 is: 1,041.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.58 : 3,233.67 = 694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.58/3,233.67 = 694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.58x = 3,233.67 × 694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.58x = 2,244,943.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,943.06/2,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.46

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