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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.76, 3,283.68 and 649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.76, 3,283.68 and 649.76 is: 974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.76 : 3,283.68 = 649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.76/3,283.68 = 649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.76x = 3,283.68 × 649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.76x = 2,133,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,603.92/2,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.80

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