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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.50, 3,221.09 and 686.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.50, 3,221.09 and 686.26 is: 1,029.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.50 : 3,221.09 = 686.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.50/3,221.09 = 686.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.50x = 3,221.09 × 686.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.50x = 2,210,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,485.69/2,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.33

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