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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.32, 3,225.64 and 669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.32, 3,225.64 and 669.88 is: 1,004.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.32 : 3,225.64 = 669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.32/3,225.64 = 669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.32x = 3,225.64 × 669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.32x = 2,160,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,791.72/2,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.87

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