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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.88, 4,153.31 and 688.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.88, 4,153.31 and 688.85 is: 1,033.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.88 : 4,153.31 = 688.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.88/4,153.31 = 688.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.88x = 4,153.31 × 688.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.88x = 2,860,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,983.38/2,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.26

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