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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.94, 3,340.95 and 687.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.94, 3,340.95 and 687.94 is: 1,032.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.94 : 3,340.95 = 687.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.94/3,340.95 = 687.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.94x = 3,340.95 × 687.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.94x = 2,298,362.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,362.21/2,226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.07

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