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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.80, 3,341.62 and 688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.80, 3,341.62 and 688.80 is: 1,033.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.80 : 3,341.62 = 688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.80/3,341.62 = 688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.80x = 3,341.62 × 688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.80x = 2,301,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,707.86/2,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.18

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