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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.70, 4,157.44 and 691.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.70, 4,157.44 and 691.70 is: 1,037.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.70 : 4,157.44 = 691.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.70/4,157.44 = 691.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.70x = 4,157.44 × 691.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.70x = 2,875,701.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,701.25/2,771.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.52

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