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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.93, 3,227.18 and 690.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.93, 3,227.18 and 690.73 is: 1,035.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.93 : 3,227.18 = 690.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.93/3,227.18 = 690.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.93x = 3,227.18 × 690.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.93x = 2,229,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,098.52/2,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.86

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