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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.27, 3,228.89 and 691.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.27, 3,228.89 and 691.51 is: 1,037.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.27 : 3,228.89 = 691.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.27/3,228.89 = 691.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.27x = 3,228.89 × 691.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.27x = 2,232,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,809.72/2,152.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.42

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