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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.24, 3,334.10 and 989.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.24, 3,334.10 and 989.73 is: 1,484.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.24 : 3,334.10 = 989.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.24/3,334.10 = 989.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.24x = 3,334.10 × 989.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.24x = 3,299,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,858.79/2,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.92

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