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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.96, 3,383.05 and 694.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.96, 3,383.05 and 694.93 is: 1,042.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.96 : 3,383.05 = 694.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.96/3,383.05 = 694.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.96x = 3,383.05 × 694.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.96x = 2,350,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,979.46/2,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.58

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