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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.24, 3,381.84 and 694.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.24, 3,381.84 and 694.36 is: 1,041.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.24 : 3,381.84 = 694.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.24/3,381.84 = 694.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.24x = 3,381.84 × 694.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.24x = 2,348,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,214.42/2,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.69

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