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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.54, 3,236.51 and 696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.54, 3,236.51 and 696.72 is: 1,045.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.54 : 3,236.51 = 696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.54/3,236.51 = 696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.54x = 3,236.51 × 696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.54x = 2,254,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,937.76/2,157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.14

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