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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.92, 3,221.58 and 687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.92, 3,221.58 and 687.20 is: 1,030.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.92 : 3,221.58 = 687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.92/3,221.58 = 687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.92x = 3,221.58 × 687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.92x = 2,213,869.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,869.78/2,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.70

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