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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.14, 3,229.02 and 691.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.14, 3,229.02 and 691.93 is: 1,037.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.14 : 3,229.02 = 691.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.14/3,229.02 = 691.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.14x = 3,229.02 × 691.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.14x = 2,234,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,255.81/2,153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.67

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