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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.62, 3,341.04 and 667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.62, 3,341.04 and 667.58 is: 1,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.62 : 3,341.04 = 667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.62/3,341.04 = 667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.62x = 3,341.04 × 667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.62x = 2,230,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,411.48/2,227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.25

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