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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.47, 3,343.48 and 669.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.47, 3,343.48 and 669.18 is: 1,003.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.47 : 3,343.48 = 669.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.47/3,343.48 = 669.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.47x = 3,343.48 × 669.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.47x = 2,237,382.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,382.00/2,229.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.55

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