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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.35, 3,337.06 and 685.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.35, 3,337.06 and 685.51 is: 1,027.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.35 : 3,337.06 = 685.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.35/3,337.06 = 685.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.35x = 3,337.06 × 685.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.35x = 2,287,588.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,588.00/2,225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.97

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