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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.50, 3,224.08 and 688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.50, 3,224.08 and 688.26 is: 1,032.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.50 : 3,224.08 = 688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.50/3,224.08 = 688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.50x = 3,224.08 × 688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.50x = 2,219,005.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,005.30/2,149.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.34

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