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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.62, 3,232.74 and 694.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.62, 3,232.74 and 694.46 is: 1,041.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.62 : 3,232.74 = 694.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.62/3,232.74 = 694.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.62x = 3,232.74 × 694.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.62x = 2,245,008.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,008.62/2,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.47

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