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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.10, 3,225.48 and 688.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.10, 3,225.48 and 688.93 is: 1,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.10 : 3,225.48 = 688.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.10/3,225.48 = 688.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.10x = 3,225.48 × 688.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.10x = 2,222,129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,129.94/2,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.50

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