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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.22, 3,223.88 and 688.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.22, 3,223.88 and 688.37 is: 1,032.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.22 : 3,223.88 = 688.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.22/3,223.88 = 688.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.22x = 3,223.88 × 688.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.22x = 2,219,220.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,220.55/2,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.57

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