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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.47, 3,226.11 and 689.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.47, 3,226.11 and 689.50 is: 1,034.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.47 : 3,226.11 = 689.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.47/3,226.11 = 689.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.47x = 3,226.11 × 689.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.47x = 2,224,402.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,402.85/2,150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.38

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