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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.24, 3,226.85 and 690.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.24, 3,226.85 and 690.50 is: 1,035.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.24 : 3,226.85 = 690.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.24/3,226.85 = 690.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.24x = 3,226.85 × 690.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.24x = 2,228,139.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,139.93/2,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.75

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