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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.03, 3,232.96 and 694.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.03, 3,232.96 and 694.97 is: 1,042.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.03 : 3,232.96 = 694.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.03/3,232.96 = 694.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.03x = 3,232.96 × 694.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.03x = 2,246,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,810.21/2,156.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.11

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