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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.54, 3,225.48 and 689.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.54, 3,225.48 and 689.49 is: 1,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.54 : 3,225.48 = 689.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.54/3,225.48 = 689.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.54x = 3,225.48 × 689.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.54x = 2,223,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,936.21/2,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.13

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