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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.02, 3,335.76 and 685.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.02, 3,335.76 and 685.02 is: 1,027.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.02 : 3,335.76 = 685.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.02/3,335.76 = 685.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.02x = 3,335.76 × 685.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.02x = 2,285,062.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,062.32/2,224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.45

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