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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.97, 3,227.65 and 690.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.97, 3,227.65 and 690.93 is: 1,036.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.97 : 3,227.65 = 690.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.97/3,227.65 = 690.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.97x = 3,227.65 × 690.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.97x = 2,230,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,084.48/2,151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.30

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