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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.56, 3,332.28 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.56, 3,332.28 and 682.56 is: 1,023.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.56 : 3,332.28 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.56/3,332.28 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.56x = 3,332.28 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.56x = 2,274,481.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,481.04/2,221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.82

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