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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.02, 3,372.50 and 687.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.02, 3,372.50 and 687.93 is: 1,032.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.02 : 3,372.50 = 687.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.02/3,372.50 = 687.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.02x = 3,372.50 × 687.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.02x = 2,320,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,040.49/2,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.04

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