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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.81, 3,340.77 and 668.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.81, 3,340.77 and 668.03 is: 1,001.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.81 : 3,340.77 = 668.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.81/3,340.77 = 668.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.81x = 3,340.77 × 668.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.81x = 2,231,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,742.94/2,227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.77

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