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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.50, 3,333.81 and 683.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.50, 3,333.81 and 683.50 is: 1,025.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.50 : 3,333.81 = 683.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.50/3,333.81 = 683.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.50x = 3,333.81 × 683.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.50x = 2,278,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,659.14/2,222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.27

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