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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.99, 3,224.44 and 688.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.99, 3,224.44 and 688.39 is: 1,032.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.99 : 3,224.44 = 688.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.99/3,224.44 = 688.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.99x = 3,224.44 × 688.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.99x = 2,219,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,672.25/2,149.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.41

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