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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.53, 3,234.93 and 695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.53, 3,234.93 and 695.70 is: 1,043.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.53 : 3,234.93 = 695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.53/3,234.93 = 695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.53x = 3,234.93 × 695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.53x = 2,250,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,540.80/2,156.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.59

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