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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.22, 3,228.96 and 691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.22, 3,228.96 and 691.34 is: 1,037.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.22 : 3,228.96 = 691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.22/3,228.96 = 691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.22x = 3,228.96 × 691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.22x = 2,232,295.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,295.65/2,152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.21

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