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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.96, 3,224.88 and 689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.96, 3,224.88 and 689.20 is: 1,033.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.96 : 3,224.88 = 689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.96/3,224.88 = 689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.96x = 3,224.88 × 689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.96x = 2,222,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,587.30/2,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.78

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