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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.66, 3,229.17 and 691.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.66, 3,229.17 and 691.51 is: 1,037.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.66 : 3,229.17 = 691.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.66/3,229.17 = 691.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.66x = 3,229.17 × 691.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.66x = 2,233,003.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,003.35/2,152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.32

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