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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.66, 3,224.56 and 688.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.66, 3,224.56 and 688.62 is: 1,032.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.66 : 3,224.56 = 688.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.66/3,224.56 = 688.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.66x = 3,224.56 × 688.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.66x = 2,220,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,488.45/2,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.95

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