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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.01, 3,225.83 and 689.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.01, 3,225.83 and 689.81 is: 1,034.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.01 : 3,225.83 = 689.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.01/3,225.83 = 689.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.01x = 3,225.83 × 689.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.01x = 2,225,214.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,214.41/2,151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.50

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