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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.97, 3,237.75 and 697.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.97, 3,237.75 and 697.78 is: 1,046.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.97 : 3,237.75 = 697.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.97/3,237.75 = 697.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.97x = 3,237.75 × 697.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.97x = 2,259,237.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,237.20/2,158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.44

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