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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.89, 3,233.68 and 694.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.89, 3,233.68 and 694.92 is: 1,042.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.89 : 3,233.68 = 694.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.89/3,233.68 = 694.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.89x = 3,233.68 × 694.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.89x = 2,247,148.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,148.91/2,155.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.33

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