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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.91, 3,375.36 and 690.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.91, 3,375.36 and 690.13 is: 1,035.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.91 : 3,375.36 = 690.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.91/3,375.36 = 690.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.91x = 3,375.36 × 690.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.91x = 2,329,428.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,428.76/2,249.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.34

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