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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.95, 3,343.89 and 668.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.95, 3,343.89 and 668.89 is: 1,003.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.95 : 3,343.89 = 668.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.95/3,343.89 = 668.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.95x = 3,343.89 × 668.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.95x = 2,236,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,694.58/2,228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.47

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