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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.90, 3,227.85 and 691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.90, 3,227.85 and 691.20 is: 1,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.90 : 3,227.85 = 691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.90/3,227.85 = 691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.90x = 3,227.85 × 691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.90x = 2,231,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,089.92/2,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.80

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