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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.28, 3,342.10 and 689.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.28, 3,342.10 and 689.08 is: 1,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.28 : 3,342.10 = 689.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.28/3,342.10 = 689.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.28x = 3,342.10 × 689.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.28x = 2,302,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,974.27/2,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.52

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