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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.44, 3,224.79 and 688.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.44, 3,224.79 and 688.56 is: 1,033.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.44 : 3,224.79 = 688.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.44/3,224.79 = 688.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.44x = 3,224.79 × 688.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.44x = 2,220,461.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,461.40/2,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.04

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