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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.66, 3,223.08 and 688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.66, 3,223.08 and 688.02 is: 1,032.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.66 : 3,223.08 = 688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.66/3,223.08 = 688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.66x = 3,223.08 × 688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.66x = 2,217,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,543.50/2,148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.06

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