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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.52, 3,227.82 and 690.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.52, 3,227.82 and 690.82 is: 1,036.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.52 : 3,227.82 = 690.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.52/3,227.82 = 690.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.52x = 3,227.82 × 690.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.52x = 2,229,842.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,842.61/2,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.40

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