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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.77, 3,223.65 and 687.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.77, 3,223.65 and 687.93 is: 1,032.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.77 : 3,223.65 = 687.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.77/3,223.65 = 687.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.77x = 3,223.65 × 687.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.77x = 2,217,645.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,645.54/2,148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.06

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