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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.78, 3,331.13 and 681.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.78, 3,331.13 and 681.74 is: 1,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.78 : 3,331.13 = 681.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.78/3,331.13 = 681.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.78x = 3,331.13 × 681.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.78x = 2,270,964.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,964.57/2,220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.60

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