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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.28, 3,235.98 and 696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.28, 3,235.98 and 696.44 is: 1,044.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.28 : 3,235.98 = 696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.28/3,235.98 = 696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.28x = 3,235.98 × 696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.28x = 2,253,665.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,665.91/2,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.68

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