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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.84, 3,383.84 and 695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.84, 3,383.84 and 695.84 is: 1,043.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.84 : 3,383.84 = 695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.84/3,383.84 = 695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.84x = 3,383.84 × 695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.84x = 2,354,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,590.83/2,255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.77

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