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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.29, 3,334.10 and 662.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.29, 3,334.10 and 662.35 is: 993.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.29 : 3,334.10 = 662.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.29/3,334.10 = 662.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.29x = 3,334.10 × 662.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.29x = 2,208,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,341.14/2,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.72

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