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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.03, 3,373.41 and 689.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.03, 3,373.41 and 689.15 is: 1,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.03 : 3,373.41 = 689.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.03/3,373.41 = 689.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.03x = 3,373.41 × 689.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.03x = 2,324,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,785.50/2,249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.68

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