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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.36, 3,381.86 and 694.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.36, 3,381.86 and 694.49 is: 1,041.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.36 : 3,381.86 = 694.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.36/3,381.86 = 694.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.36x = 3,381.86 × 694.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.36x = 2,348,679.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,679.44/2,254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.84

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