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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.23, 3,235.64 and 696.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.23, 3,235.64 and 696.30 is: 1,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.23 : 3,235.64 = 696.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.23/3,235.64 = 696.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.23x = 3,235.64 × 696.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.23x = 2,252,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,972.65/2,157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.38

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