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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.62, 3,228.93 and 691.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.62, 3,228.93 and 691.89 is: 1,037.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.62 : 3,228.93 = 691.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.62/3,228.93 = 691.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.62x = 3,228.93 × 691.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.62x = 2,234,064.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,064.38/2,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.84

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