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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.58, 3,229.37 and 691.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.58, 3,229.37 and 691.74 is: 1,037.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.58 : 3,229.37 = 691.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.58/3,229.37 = 691.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.58x = 3,229.37 × 691.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.58x = 2,233,883.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,883.54/2,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.77

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