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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.17, 3,235.82 and 696.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.17, 3,235.82 and 696.33 is: 1,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.17 : 3,235.82 = 696.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.17/3,235.82 = 696.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.17x = 3,235.82 × 696.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.17x = 2,253,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,195.06/2,157.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.52

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