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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.96, 3,258.48 and 691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.96, 3,258.48 and 691.76 is: 1,037.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.96 : 3,258.48 = 691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.96/3,258.48 = 691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.96x = 3,258.48 × 691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.96x = 2,254,086.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,086.12/2,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.33

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