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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.14, 3,226.02 and 689.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.14, 3,226.02 and 689.94 is: 1,034.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.14 : 3,226.02 = 689.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.14/3,226.02 = 689.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.14x = 3,226.02 × 689.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.14x = 2,225,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,760.24/2,151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.69

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