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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.86, 3,342.39 and 667.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.86, 3,342.39 and 667.93 is: 1,002.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.86 : 3,342.39 = 667.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.86/3,342.39 = 667.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.86x = 3,342.39 × 667.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.86x = 2,232,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,482.55/2,227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.07

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