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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.84, 3,335.76 and 684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.84, 3,335.76 and 684.84 is: 1,027.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.84 : 3,335.76 = 684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.84/3,335.76 = 684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.84x = 3,335.76 × 684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.84x = 2,284,461.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,461.88/2,223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.26

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