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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.68, 3,341.52 and 688.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.68, 3,341.52 and 688.56 is: 1,032.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.68 : 3,341.52 = 688.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.68/3,341.52 = 688.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.68x = 3,341.52 × 688.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.68x = 2,300,837.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,837.01/2,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.84

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