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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.85, 3,233.46 and 694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.85, 3,233.46 and 694.82 is: 1,042.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.85 : 3,233.46 = 694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.85/3,233.46 = 694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.85x = 3,233.46 × 694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.85x = 2,246,656.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,656.51/2,155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.12

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