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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.76, 3,228.83 and 691.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.76, 3,228.83 and 691.73 is: 1,037.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.76 : 3,228.83 = 691.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.76/3,228.83 = 691.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.76x = 3,228.83 × 691.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.76x = 2,233,458.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,458.97/2,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.49

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