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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.68, 3,229.56 and 691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.68, 3,229.56 and 691.92 is: 1,038.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.68 : 3,229.56 = 691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.68/3,229.56 = 691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.68x = 3,229.56 × 691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.68x = 2,234,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,597.16/2,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.05

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