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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.68, 3,223.38 and 688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.68, 3,223.38 and 688.44 is: 1,032.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.68 : 3,223.38 = 688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.68/3,223.38 = 688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.68x = 3,223.38 × 688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.68x = 2,219,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,103.73/2,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.29

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