Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204, 3,306 and 665
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,204, 3,306 and 665 is: 997.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,204 : 3,306 = 665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,204/3,306 = 665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,204x = 3,306 × 665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,204x = 2,198,490 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,198,490/2,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997.50
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