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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.78, 3,341.64 and 688.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.78, 3,341.64 and 688.78 is: 1,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.78 : 3,341.64 = 688.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.78/3,341.64 = 688.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.78x = 3,341.64 × 688.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.78x = 2,301,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,654.80/2,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.16

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