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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.47, 3,383.53 and 695.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.47, 3,383.53 and 695.61 is: 1,043.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.47 : 3,383.53 = 695.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.47/3,383.53 = 695.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.47x = 3,383.53 × 695.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.47x = 2,353,617.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,617.30/2,255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.52

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