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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.70, 3,235.51 and 695.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.70, 3,235.51 and 695.80 is: 1,043.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.70 : 3,235.51 = 695.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.70/3,235.51 = 695.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.70x = 3,235.51 × 695.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.70x = 2,251,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,267.86/2,156.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.85

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