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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.93, 3,372.26 and 687.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.93, 3,372.26 and 687.56 is: 1,031.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.93 : 3,372.26 = 687.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.93/3,372.26 = 687.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.93x = 3,372.26 × 687.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.93x = 2,318,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,641.17/2,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.46

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