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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.20, 3,342.30 and 668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.20, 3,342.30 and 668.20 is: 1,002.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.20 : 3,342.30 = 668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.20/3,342.30 = 668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.20x = 3,342.30 × 668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.20x = 2,233,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,324.86/2,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.30

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