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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.65, 3,229.25 and 691.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.65, 3,229.25 and 691.77 is: 1,037.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.65 : 3,229.25 = 691.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.65/3,229.25 = 691.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.65x = 3,229.25 × 691.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.65x = 2,233,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,894.81/2,152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.74

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