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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.30, 3,235.38 and 696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.30, 3,235.38 and 696.06 is: 1,043.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.30 : 3,235.38 = 696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.30/3,235.38 = 696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.30x = 3,235.38 × 696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.30x = 2,252,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,018.60/2,157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.91

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