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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.10, 3,224.10 and 688.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.10, 3,224.10 and 688.27 is: 1,032.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.10 : 3,224.10 = 688.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.10/3,224.10 = 688.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.10x = 3,224.10 × 688.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.10x = 2,219,051.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,051.31/2,149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.55

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