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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.79, 3,343.11 and 668.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.79, 3,343.11 and 668.82 is: 1,003.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.79 : 3,343.11 = 668.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.79/3,343.11 = 668.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.79x = 3,343.11 × 668.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.79x = 2,235,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,938.83/2,228.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.21

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