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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.01, 3,382.64 and 696.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.01, 3,382.64 and 696.09 is: 1,044.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.01 : 3,382.64 = 696.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.01/3,382.64 = 696.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.01x = 3,382.64 × 696.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.01x = 2,354,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,601.48/2,255.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.16

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