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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.16, 3,310.73 and 668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.16, 3,310.73 and 668.16 is: 1,002.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.16 : 3,310.73 = 668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.16/3,310.73 = 668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.16x = 3,310.73 × 668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.16x = 2,212,099.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,099.03/2,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.24

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