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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.61, 3,345.02 and 669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.61, 3,345.02 and 669.68 is: 1,004.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.61 : 3,345.02 = 669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.61/3,345.02 = 669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.61x = 3,345.02 × 669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.61x = 2,240,092.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,092.99/2,229.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.70

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