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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.12, 3,312.66 and 669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.12, 3,312.66 and 669.24 is: 1,004.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.12 : 3,312.66 = 669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.12/3,312.66 = 669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.12x = 3,312.66 × 669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.12x = 2,216,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,964.58/2,208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.01

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