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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.67, 3,338.46 and 686.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.67, 3,338.46 and 686.67 is: 1,029.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.67 : 3,338.46 = 686.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.67/3,338.46 = 686.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.67x = 3,338.46 × 686.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.67x = 2,292,420.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,420.33/2,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.99

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