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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.41, 3,335.47 and 684.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.41, 3,335.47 and 684.41 is: 1,026.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.41 : 3,335.47 = 684.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.41/3,335.47 = 684.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.41x = 3,335.47 × 684.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.41x = 2,282,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,812.35/2,223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.72

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