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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.15, 3,234.29 and 695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.15, 3,234.29 and 695.32 is: 1,042.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.15 : 3,234.29 = 695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.15/3,234.29 = 695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.15x = 3,234.29 × 695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.15x = 2,248,852.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,852.09/2,156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.99

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