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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.99, 3,228.45 and 691.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.99, 3,228.45 and 691.29 is: 1,037.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.99 : 3,228.45 = 691.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.99/3,228.45 = 691.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.99x = 3,228.45 × 691.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.99x = 2,231,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,795.20/2,151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.08

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