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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.51, 3,257.79 and 691.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.51, 3,257.79 and 691.45 is: 1,036.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.51 : 3,257.79 = 691.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.51/3,257.79 = 691.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.51x = 3,257.79 × 691.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.51x = 2,252,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,598.90/2,172.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.86

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