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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.84, 3,227.52 and 690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.84, 3,227.52 and 690.96 is: 1,036.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.84 : 3,227.52 = 690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.84/3,227.52 = 690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.84x = 3,227.52 × 690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.84x = 2,230,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,087.22/2,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.36

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