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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.36, 3,375.72 and 690.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.36, 3,375.72 and 690.48 is: 1,035.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.36 : 3,375.72 = 690.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.36/3,375.72 = 690.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.36x = 3,375.72 × 690.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.36x = 2,330,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,867.15/2,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.78

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