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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.42, 3,229.11 and 691.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.42, 3,229.11 and 691.56 is: 1,037.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.42 : 3,229.11 = 691.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.42/3,229.11 = 691.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.42x = 3,229.11 × 691.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.42x = 2,233,123.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,123.31/2,152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.50

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