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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.98, 3,233.43 and 694.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.98, 3,233.43 and 694.74 is: 1,041.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.98 : 3,233.43 = 694.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.98/3,233.43 = 694.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.98x = 3,233.43 × 694.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.98x = 2,246,393.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,393.16/2,155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.94

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