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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.93, 3,230.20 and 692.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.93, 3,230.20 and 692.20 is: 1,038.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.93 : 3,230.20 = 692.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.93/3,230.20 = 692.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.93x = 3,230.20 × 692.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.93x = 2,235,944.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,944.44/2,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.56

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