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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.97, 3,229.15 and 691.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.97, 3,229.15 and 691.93 is: 1,037.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.97 : 3,229.15 = 691.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.97/3,229.15 = 691.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.97x = 3,229.15 × 691.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.97x = 2,234,345.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,345.76/2,152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.80

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