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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.20, 3,264.17 and 695.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.20, 3,264.17 and 695.39 is: 1,043.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.20 : 3,264.17 = 695.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.20/3,264.17 = 695.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.20x = 3,264.17 × 695.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.20x = 2,269,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,851.38/2,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.03

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