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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.40, 3,347.70 and 1,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.40, 3,347.70 and 1,682.20 is: 2,526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.40 : 3,347.70 = 1,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.40/3,347.70 = 1,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.40x = 3,347.70 × 1,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.40x = 5,631,500.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631,500.94/2,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.02

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