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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.75, 3,333.28 and 661.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.75, 3,333.28 and 661.77 is: 992.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.75 : 3,333.28 = 661.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.75/3,333.28 = 661.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.75x = 3,333.28 × 661.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.75x = 2,205,864.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,864.71/2,221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.85

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