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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.49, 3,382.17 and 694.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.49, 3,382.17 and 694.22 is: 1,041.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.49 : 3,382.17 = 694.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.49/3,382.17 = 694.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.49x = 3,382.17 × 694.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.49x = 2,347,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,949.68/2,254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.46

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