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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.54, 3,344.88 and 669.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.54, 3,344.88 and 669.66 is: 1,004.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.54 : 3,344.88 = 669.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.54/3,344.88 = 669.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.54x = 3,344.88 × 669.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.54x = 2,239,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,932.34/2,229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.66

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