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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.54, 3,371.70 and 687.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.54, 3,371.70 and 687.66 is: 1,031.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.54 : 3,371.70 = 687.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.54/3,371.70 = 687.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.54x = 3,371.70 × 687.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.54x = 2,318,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,583.22/2,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.61

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