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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.94, 3,372.32 and 687.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.94, 3,372.32 and 687.93 is: 1,032.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.94 : 3,372.32 = 687.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.94/3,372.32 = 687.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.94x = 3,372.32 × 687.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.94x = 2,319,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,909.17/2,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.02

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