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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.72, 3,341.62 and 667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.72, 3,341.62 and 667.36 is: 1,001.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.72 : 3,341.62 = 667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.72/3,341.62 = 667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.72x = 3,341.62 × 667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.72x = 2,230,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,063.52/2,227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.05

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