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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.75, 3,236.63 and 697.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.75, 3,236.63 and 697.01 is: 1,045.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.75 : 3,236.63 = 697.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.75/3,236.63 = 697.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.75x = 3,236.63 × 697.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.75x = 2,255,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,943.81/2,157.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.51

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