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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.64, 3,371.38 and 687.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.64, 3,371.38 and 687.58 is: 1,031.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.64 : 3,371.38 = 687.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.64/3,371.38 = 687.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.64x = 3,371.38 × 687.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.64x = 2,318,083.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,083.31/2,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.34

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