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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.98, 3,233.84 and 695.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.98, 3,233.84 and 695.10 is: 1,042.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.98 : 3,233.84 = 695.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.98/3,233.84 = 695.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.98x = 3,233.84 × 695.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.98x = 2,247,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,842.18/2,155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.61

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