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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.86, 3,233.12 and 694.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.86, 3,233.12 and 694.71 is: 1,041.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.86 : 3,233.12 = 694.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.86/3,233.12 = 694.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.86x = 3,233.12 × 694.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.86x = 2,246,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,077.32/2,155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.85

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