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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.82, 3,234 and 694.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.82, 3,234 and 694.76 is: 1,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.82 : 3,234 = 694.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.82/3,234 = 694.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.82x = 3,234 × 694.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.82x = 2,246,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,853.84/2,155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.23

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