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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.13, 3,249.53 and 686.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.13, 3,249.53 and 686.08 is: 1,028.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.13 : 3,249.53 = 686.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.13/3,249.53 = 686.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.13x = 3,249.53 × 686.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.13x = 2,229,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,437.54/2,167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.75

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