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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.95, 3,237.33 and 696.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.95, 3,237.33 and 696.71 is: 1,045.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.95 : 3,237.33 = 696.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.95/3,237.33 = 696.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.95x = 3,237.33 × 696.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.95x = 2,255,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,464.00/2,157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.19

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