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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.61, 3,229.74 and 692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.61, 3,229.74 and 692.46 is: 1,038.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.61 : 3,229.74 = 692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.61/3,229.74 = 692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.61x = 3,229.74 × 692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.61x = 2,236,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,465.76/2,153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.47

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