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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.39, 3,226.38 and 690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.39, 3,226.38 and 690.20 is: 1,035.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.39 : 3,226.38 = 690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.39/3,226.38 = 690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.39x = 3,226.38 × 690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.39x = 2,226,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,831.34/2,151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.07

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