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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.56, 3,347.52 and 692.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.56, 3,347.52 and 692.56 is: 1,038.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.56 : 3,347.52 = 692.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.56/3,347.52 = 692.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.56x = 3,347.52 × 692.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.56x = 2,318,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,358.45/2,231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.90

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