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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.92, 3,333.54 and 661.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.92, 3,333.54 and 661.92 is: 993.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.92 : 3,333.54 = 661.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.92/3,333.54 = 661.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.92x = 3,333.54 × 661.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.92x = 2,206,536.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,536.80/2,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.08

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