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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.88, 3,332.81 and 682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.88, 3,332.81 and 682.88 is: 1,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.88 : 3,332.81 = 682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.88/3,332.81 = 682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.88x = 3,332.81 × 682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.88x = 2,275,894.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,894.34/2,221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.31

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