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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.61, 3,225.70 and 689.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.61, 3,225.70 and 689.37 is: 1,033.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.61 : 3,225.70 = 689.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.61/3,225.70 = 689.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.61x = 3,225.70 × 689.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.61x = 2,223,700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,700.81/2,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.99

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