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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.02, 3,332.07 and 988.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.02, 3,332.07 and 988.83 is: 1,483.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.02 : 3,332.07 = 988.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.02/3,332.07 = 988.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.02x = 3,332.07 × 988.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.02x = 3,294,850.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,850.78/2,221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.49

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