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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.52, 3,313.56 and 669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.52, 3,313.56 and 669.52 is: 1,004.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.52 : 3,313.56 = 669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.52/3,313.56 = 669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.52x = 3,313.56 × 669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.52x = 2,218,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,494.69/2,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.52

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