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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.13, 3,234.08 and 695.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.13, 3,234.08 and 695.17 is: 1,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.13 : 3,234.08 = 695.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.13/3,234.08 = 695.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.13x = 3,234.08 × 695.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.13x = 2,248,235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,235.39/2,156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.72

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