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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.84, 3,344.58 and 690.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.84, 3,344.58 and 690.84 is: 1,036.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.84 : 3,344.58 = 690.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.84/3,344.58 = 690.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.84x = 3,344.58 × 690.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.84x = 2,310,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,569.65/2,229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.20

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