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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.82, 3,225.96 and 690.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.82, 3,225.96 and 690.12 is: 1,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.82 : 3,225.96 = 690.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.82/3,225.96 = 690.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.82x = 3,225.96 × 690.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.82x = 2,226,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,299.52/2,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.09

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