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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.76, 3,336.16 and 684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.76, 3,336.16 and 684.76 is: 1,027.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.76 : 3,336.16 = 684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.76/3,336.16 = 684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.76x = 3,336.16 × 684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.76x = 2,284,468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,468.92/2,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.30

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