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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.92, 3,224.76 and 690.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.92, 3,224.76 and 690.12 is: 1,035.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.92 : 3,224.76 = 690.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.92/3,224.76 = 690.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.92x = 3,224.76 × 690.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.92x = 2,225,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,471.37/2,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.14

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