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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.67, 3,224.29 and 688.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.67, 3,224.29 and 688.43 is: 1,032.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.67 : 3,224.29 = 688.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.67/3,224.29 = 688.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.67x = 3,224.29 × 688.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.67x = 2,219,697.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,697.96/2,149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.58

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