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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.44, 3,333.98 and 683.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.44, 3,333.98 and 683.56 is: 1,025.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.44 : 3,333.98 = 683.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.44/3,333.98 = 683.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.44x = 3,333.98 × 683.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.44x = 2,278,975.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,975.37/2,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.44

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