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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.98, 3,372.14 and 688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.98, 3,372.14 and 688.12 is: 1,032.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.98 : 3,372.14 = 688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.98/3,372.14 = 688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.98x = 3,372.14 × 688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.98x = 2,320,436.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,436.98/2,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.23

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