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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.73, 3,340.65 and 667.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.73, 3,340.65 and 667.95 is: 1,001.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.73 : 3,340.65 = 667.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.73/3,340.65 = 667.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.73x = 3,340.65 × 667.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.73x = 2,231,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,385.50/2,227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.64

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