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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.86, 3,226.14 and 689.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.86, 3,226.14 and 689.89 is: 1,034.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.86 : 3,226.14 = 689.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.86/3,226.14 = 689.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.86x = 3,226.14 × 689.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.86x = 2,225,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,681.72/2,150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.79

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