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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.58, 3,235.17 and 695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.58, 3,235.17 and 695.24 is: 1,042.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.58 : 3,235.17 = 695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.58/3,235.17 = 695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.58x = 3,235.17 × 695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.58x = 2,249,219.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,219.59/2,156.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.96

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