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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.47, 3,374.70 and 689.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.47, 3,374.70 and 689.49 is: 1,034.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.47 : 3,374.70 = 689.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.47/3,374.70 = 689.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.47x = 3,374.70 × 689.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.47x = 2,326,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,821.90/2,249.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.39

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