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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.53, 3,341.27 and 688.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.53, 3,341.27 and 688.53 is: 1,032.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.53 : 3,341.27 = 688.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.53/3,341.27 = 688.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.53x = 3,341.27 × 688.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.53x = 2,300,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,561.19/2,227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.79

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