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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.01, 3,334.68 and 662.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.01, 3,334.68 and 662.89 is: 994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.01 : 3,334.68 = 662.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.01/3,334.68 = 662.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.01x = 3,334.68 × 662.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.01x = 2,210,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,516.45/2,223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.38

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