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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.09, 3,225.33 and 688.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.09, 3,225.33 and 688.85 is: 1,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.09 : 3,225.33 = 688.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.09/3,225.33 = 688.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.09x = 3,225.33 × 688.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.09x = 2,221,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,752.44/2,150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.33

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