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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.90, 3,225.28 and 689.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.90, 3,225.28 and 689.86 is: 1,034.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.90 : 3,225.28 = 689.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.90/3,225.28 = 689.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.90x = 3,225.28 × 689.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.90x = 2,224,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,991.66/2,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.45

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