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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.02, 3,222.04 and 687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.02, 3,222.04 and 687.28 is: 1,030.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.02 : 3,222.04 = 687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.02/3,222.04 = 687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.02x = 3,222.04 × 687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.02x = 2,214,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,443.65/2,148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.92

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