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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.88, 3,255.12 and 688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.88, 3,255.12 and 688.60 is: 1,033.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.88 : 3,255.12 = 688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.88/3,255.12 = 688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.88x = 3,255.12 × 688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.88x = 2,241,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,475.63/2,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.00

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