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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.36, 3,377.22 and 691.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.36, 3,377.22 and 691.48 is: 1,037.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.36 : 3,377.22 = 691.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.36/3,377.22 = 691.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.36x = 3,377.22 × 691.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.36x = 2,335,280.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,280.09/2,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.28

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