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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.20, 3,228.72 and 690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.20, 3,228.72 and 690.96 is: 1,036.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.20 : 3,228.72 = 690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.20/3,228.72 = 690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.20x = 3,228.72 × 690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.20x = 2,230,916.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,916.37/2,152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.57

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