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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.40, 3,332.11 and 661.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.40, 3,332.11 and 661.36 is: 992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.40 : 3,332.11 = 661.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.40/3,332.11 = 661.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.40x = 3,332.11 × 661.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.40x = 2,203,724.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,724.27/2,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.05

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