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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.28, 3,336.36 and 685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.28, 3,336.36 and 685.28 is: 1,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.28 : 3,336.36 = 685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.28/3,336.36 = 685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.28x = 3,336.36 × 685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.28x = 2,286,340.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,340.78/2,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.90

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