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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224, 3,336 and 685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224, 3,336 and 685.12 is: 1,027.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224 : 3,336 = 685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224/3,336 = 685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224x = 3,336 × 685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224x = 2,285,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,560.32/2,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.68

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