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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.59, 3,233.89 and 694.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.59, 3,233.89 and 694.69 is: 1,042.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.59 : 3,233.89 = 694.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.59/3,233.89 = 694.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.59x = 3,233.89 × 694.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.59x = 2,246,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,531.40/2,155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.19

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