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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.75, 3,334.17 and 683.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.75, 3,334.17 and 683.75 is: 1,025.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.75 : 3,334.17 = 683.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.75/3,334.17 = 683.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.75x = 3,334.17 × 683.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.75x = 2,279,738.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,738.74/2,222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.64

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