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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.10, 3,228.60 and 692.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.10, 3,228.60 and 692.28 is: 1,038.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.10 : 3,228.60 = 692.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.10/3,228.60 = 692.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.10x = 3,228.60 × 692.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.10x = 2,235,097.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,097.80/2,152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.56

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