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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.59, 3,377.45 and 691.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.59, 3,377.45 and 691.53 is: 1,037.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.59 : 3,377.45 = 691.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.59/3,377.45 = 691.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.59x = 3,377.45 × 691.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.59x = 2,335,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,608.00/2,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.31

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