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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.08, 3,235.92 and 695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.08, 3,235.92 and 695.76 is: 1,043.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.08 : 3,235.92 = 695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.08/3,235.92 = 695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.08x = 3,235.92 × 695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.08x = 2,251,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,423.70/2,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.74

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