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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.96, 3,375.98 and 690.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.96, 3,375.98 and 690.56 is: 1,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.96 : 3,375.98 = 690.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.96/3,375.98 = 690.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.96x = 3,375.98 × 690.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.96x = 2,331,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,316.75/2,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.70

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