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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.61, 3,341.98 and 667.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.61, 3,341.98 and 667.61 is: 1,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.61 : 3,341.98 = 667.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.61/3,341.98 = 667.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.61x = 3,341.98 × 667.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.61x = 2,231,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,145.95/2,227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.59

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