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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.53, 3,334.35 and 662.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.53, 3,334.35 and 662.53 is: 993.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.53 : 3,334.35 = 662.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.53/3,334.35 = 662.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.53x = 3,334.35 × 662.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.53x = 2,209,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,086.92/2,222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.95

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