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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.37, 3,228.05 and 691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.37, 3,228.05 and 691.54 is: 1,037.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.37 : 3,228.05 = 691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.37/3,228.05 = 691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.37x = 3,228.05 × 691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.37x = 2,232,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,319.36/2,152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.14

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