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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.60, 3,235.72 and 696.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.60, 3,235.72 and 696.48 is: 1,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.60 : 3,235.72 = 696.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.60/3,235.72 = 696.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.60x = 3,235.72 × 696.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.60x = 2,253,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,614.27/2,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.50

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