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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.03, 3,234.18 and 695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.03, 3,234.18 and 695.20 is: 1,042.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.03 : 3,234.18 = 695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.03/3,234.18 = 695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.03x = 3,234.18 × 695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.03x = 2,248,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,401.94/2,156.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.84

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