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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.99, 3,344.98 and 670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.99, 3,344.98 and 670 is: 1,005.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.99 : 3,344.98 = 670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.99/3,344.98 = 670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.99x = 3,344.98 × 670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.99x = 2,241,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,133.25/2,229.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.00

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