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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.53, 3,331.16 and 681.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.53, 3,331.16 and 681.53 is: 1,022.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.53 : 3,331.16 = 681.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.53/3,331.16 = 681.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.53x = 3,331.16 × 681.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.53x = 2,270,282.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,282.07/2,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.41

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