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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.93, 3,234.23 and 695.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.93, 3,234.23 and 695.89 is: 1,043.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.93 : 3,234.23 = 695.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.93/3,234.23 = 695.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.93x = 3,234.23 × 695.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.93x = 2,250,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,671.49/2,156.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.46

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