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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.97, 3,221.88 and 687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.97, 3,221.88 and 687.28 is: 1,030.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.97 : 3,221.88 = 687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.97/3,221.88 = 687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.97x = 3,221.88 × 687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.97x = 2,214,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,333.69/2,148.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.42

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