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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.75, 3,335.90 and 684.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.75, 3,335.90 and 684.75 is: 1,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.75 : 3,335.90 = 684.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.75/3,335.90 = 684.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.75x = 3,335.90 × 684.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.75x = 2,284,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,254.10/2,223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.21

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