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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.24, 3,331.50 and 988.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.24, 3,331.50 and 988.36 is: 1,482.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.24 : 3,331.50 = 988.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.24/3,331.50 = 988.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.24x = 3,331.50 × 988.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.24x = 3,292,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,721.34/2,221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.38

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