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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.24, 3,225.35 and 689.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.24, 3,225.35 and 689.50 is: 1,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.24 : 3,225.35 = 689.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.24/3,225.35 = 689.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.24x = 3,225.35 × 689.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.24x = 2,223,884.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,884.58/2,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.25

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