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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.16, 3,253.62 and 688.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.16, 3,253.62 and 688.30 is: 1,032.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.16 : 3,253.62 = 688.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.16/3,253.62 = 688.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.16x = 3,253.62 × 688.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.16x = 2,239,466.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,466.65/2,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.41

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