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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.60, 3,335.94 and 684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.60, 3,335.94 and 684.76 is: 1,026.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.60 : 3,335.94 = 684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.60/3,335.94 = 684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.60x = 3,335.94 × 684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.60x = 2,284,318.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,318.27/2,224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.84

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