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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.72, 3,263.55 and 695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.72, 3,263.55 and 695.44 is: 1,042.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.72 : 3,263.55 = 695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.72/3,263.55 = 695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.72x = 3,263.55 × 695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.72x = 2,269,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,603.21/2,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.67

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