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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.56, 3,312.96 and 669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.56, 3,312.96 and 669.44 is: 1,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.56 : 3,312.96 = 669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.56/3,312.96 = 669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.56x = 3,312.96 × 669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.56x = 2,217,827.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,827.94/2,208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.20

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