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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.22, 3,223.74 and 688.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.22, 3,223.74 and 688.54 is: 1,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.22 : 3,223.74 = 688.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.22/3,223.74 = 688.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.22x = 3,223.74 × 688.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.22x = 2,219,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,673.94/2,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.30

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