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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.74, 3,384.04 and 695.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.74, 3,384.04 and 695.47 is: 1,043.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.74 : 3,384.04 = 695.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.74/3,384.04 = 695.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.74x = 3,384.04 × 695.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.74x = 2,353,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,481.38/2,255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.33

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