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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.66, 3,374.72 and 689.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.66, 3,374.72 and 689.65 is: 1,034.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.66 : 3,374.72 = 689.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.66/3,374.72 = 689.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.66x = 3,374.72 × 689.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.66x = 2,327,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,355.33/2,249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.54

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