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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.01, 3,225.58 and 689.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.01, 3,225.58 and 689.18 is: 1,033.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.01 : 3,225.58 = 689.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.01/3,225.58 = 689.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.01x = 3,225.58 × 689.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.01x = 2,222,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,999.47/2,150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.95

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