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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.54, 3,223.98 and 688.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.54, 3,223.98 and 688.49 is: 1,032.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.54 : 3,223.98 = 688.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.54/3,223.98 = 688.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.54x = 3,223.98 × 688.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.54x = 2,219,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,677.99/2,149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.63

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