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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.28, 3,340.92 and 667.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.28, 3,340.92 and 667.45 is: 1,001.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.28 : 3,340.92 = 667.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.28/3,340.92 = 667.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.28x = 3,340.92 × 667.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.28x = 2,229,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,888.70/2,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.17

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