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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.44, 3,226.29 and 689.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.44, 3,226.29 and 689.56 is: 1,034.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.44 : 3,226.29 = 689.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.44/3,226.29 = 689.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.44x = 3,226.29 × 689.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.44x = 2,224,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,720.53/2,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.54

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