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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.52, 3,342.59 and 668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.52, 3,342.59 and 668.88 is: 1,003.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.52 : 3,342.59 = 668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.52/3,342.59 = 668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.52x = 3,342.59 × 668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.52x = 2,235,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,791.60/2,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.26

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