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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.94, 3,344.91 and 690.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.94, 3,344.91 and 690.94 is: 1,036.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.94 : 3,344.91 = 690.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.94/3,344.91 = 690.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.94x = 3,344.91 × 690.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.94x = 2,311,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,123.75/2,229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.41

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