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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.53, 3,236.36 and 696.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.53, 3,236.36 and 696.69 is: 1,045.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.53 : 3,236.36 = 696.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.53/3,236.36 = 696.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.53x = 3,236.36 × 696.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.53x = 2,254,736.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,736.16/2,157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.06

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