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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.89, 3,229.64 and 691.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.89, 3,229.64 and 691.55 is: 1,037.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.89 : 3,229.64 = 691.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.89/3,229.64 = 691.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.89x = 3,229.64 × 691.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.89x = 2,233,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,437.94/2,152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.41

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