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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.81, 3,252.45 and 687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.81, 3,252.45 and 687.28 is: 1,031.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.81 : 3,252.45 = 687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.81/3,252.45 = 687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.81x = 3,252.45 × 687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.81x = 2,235,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,325.86/2,167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.14

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