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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.10, 3,370.66 and 687.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.10, 3,370.66 and 687.10 is: 1,030.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.10 : 3,370.66 = 687.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.10/3,370.66 = 687.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.10x = 3,370.66 × 687.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.10x = 2,315,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,987.28/2,247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.65

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