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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.53, 3,372.66 and 688.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.53, 3,372.66 and 688.65 is: 1,032.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.53 : 3,372.66 = 688.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.53/3,372.66 = 688.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.53x = 3,372.66 × 688.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.53x = 2,322,582.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,582.31/2,248.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.93

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