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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.53, 3,264.80 and 695.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.53, 3,264.80 and 695.81 is: 1,043.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.53 : 3,264.80 = 695.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.53/3,264.80 = 695.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.53x = 3,264.80 × 695.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.53x = 2,271,691.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,691.86/2,176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.72

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