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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.57, 3,383.79 and 695.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.57, 3,383.79 and 695.30 is: 1,043.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.57 : 3,383.79 = 695.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.57/3,383.79 = 695.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.57x = 3,383.79 × 695.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.57x = 2,352,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,762.12/2,255.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.09

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