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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.30, 3,224.88 and 689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.30, 3,224.88 and 689.52 is: 1,033.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.30 : 3,224.88 = 689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.30/3,224.88 = 689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.30x = 3,224.88 × 689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.30x = 2,223,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,619.26/2,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.62

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