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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.08, 3,226.55 and 690.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.08, 3,226.55 and 690.21 is: 1,035.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.08 : 3,226.55 = 690.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.08/3,226.55 = 690.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.08x = 3,226.55 × 690.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.08x = 2,226,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,993.62/2,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.29

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