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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.54, 3,344.26 and 690.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.54, 3,344.26 and 690.54 is: 1,035.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.54 : 3,344.26 = 690.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.54/3,344.26 = 690.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.54x = 3,344.26 × 690.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.54x = 2,309,345.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,345.30/2,229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.79

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