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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.02, 3,332.76 and 683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.02, 3,332.76 and 683.02 is: 1,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.02 : 3,332.76 = 683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.02/3,332.76 = 683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.02x = 3,332.76 × 683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.02x = 2,276,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,341.74/2,222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.45

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