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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.85, 3,261.03 and 692.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.85, 3,261.03 and 692.55 is: 1,038.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.85 : 3,261.03 = 692.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.85/3,261.03 = 692.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.85x = 3,261.03 × 692.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.85x = 2,258,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,423.73/2,173.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.90

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