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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.70, 3,342.02 and 667.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.70, 3,342.02 and 667.64 is: 1,001.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.70 : 3,342.02 = 667.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.70/3,342.02 = 667.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.70x = 3,342.02 × 667.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.70x = 2,231,271.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,271.25/2,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.60

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