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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.98, 3,228.46 and 692.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.98, 3,228.46 and 692.15 is: 1,037.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.98 : 3,228.46 = 692.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.98/3,228.46 = 692.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.98x = 3,228.46 × 692.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.98x = 2,234,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,560.72/2,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.89

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