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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.61, 3,343.52 and 668.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.61, 3,343.52 and 668.68 is: 1,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.61 : 3,343.52 = 668.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.61/3,343.52 = 668.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.61x = 3,343.52 × 668.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.61x = 2,235,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,744.95/2,228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.20

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