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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.24, 3,229.20 and 691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.24, 3,229.20 and 691.60 is: 1,037.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.24 : 3,229.20 = 691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.24/3,229.20 = 691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.24x = 3,229.20 × 691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.24x = 2,233,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,314.72/2,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.67

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