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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.25, 3,339.42 and 687.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.25, 3,339.42 and 687.25 is: 1,030.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.25 : 3,339.42 = 687.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.25/3,339.42 = 687.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.25x = 3,339.42 × 687.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.25x = 2,295,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,016.40/2,226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.89

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