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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.06, 3,343.77 and 690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.06, 3,343.77 and 690.06 is: 1,035.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.06 : 3,343.77 = 690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.06/3,343.77 = 690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.06x = 3,343.77 × 690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.06x = 2,307,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,401.93/2,229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.15

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