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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.50, 3,229.21 and 692.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.50, 3,229.21 and 692.68 is: 1,039.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.50 : 3,229.21 = 692.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.50/3,229.21 = 692.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.50x = 3,229.21 × 692.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.50x = 2,236,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,809.18/2,152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.17

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