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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.59, 3,375.95 and 690.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.59, 3,375.95 and 690.53 is: 1,035.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.59 : 3,375.95 = 690.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.59/3,375.95 = 690.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.59x = 3,375.95 × 690.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.59x = 2,331,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,174.42/2,250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.81

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