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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.75, 3,237.51 and 697.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.75, 3,237.51 and 697.51 is: 1,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.75 : 3,237.51 = 697.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.75/3,237.51 = 697.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.75x = 3,237.51 × 697.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.75x = 2,258,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,179.41/2,158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.06

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