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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.93, 3,227.60 and 690.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.93, 3,227.60 and 690.90 is: 1,036.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.93 : 3,227.60 = 690.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.93/3,227.60 = 690.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.93x = 3,227.60 × 690.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.93x = 2,229,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,934.58/2,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.25

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