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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.50, 3,347.28 and 692.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.50, 3,347.28 and 692.50 is: 1,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.50 : 3,347.28 = 692.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.50/3,347.28 = 692.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.50x = 3,347.28 × 692.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.50x = 2,317,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,991.40/2,231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.76

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