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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.93, 3,283.87 and 708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.93, 3,283.87 and 708.24 is: 1,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.93 : 3,283.87 = 708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.93/3,283.87 = 708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.93x = 3,283.87 × 708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.93x = 2,325,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,750.26/2,188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.50

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