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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.82, 3,341.07 and 667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.82, 3,341.07 and 667.76 is: 1,001.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.82 : 3,341.07 = 667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.82/3,341.07 = 667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.82x = 3,341.07 × 667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.82x = 2,231,016.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,016.20/2,227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.44

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