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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.92, 3,371.87 and 687.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.92, 3,371.87 and 687.93 is: 1,031.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.92 : 3,371.87 = 687.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.92/3,371.87 = 687.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.92x = 3,371.87 × 687.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.92x = 2,319,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,593.67/2,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.88

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