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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.98, 3,224.16 and 688.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.98, 3,224.16 and 688.74 is: 1,032.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.98 : 3,224.16 = 688.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.98/3,224.16 = 688.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.98x = 3,224.16 × 688.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.98x = 2,220,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,607.96/2,149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.85

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