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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.33, 3,334.95 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.33, 3,334.95 and 663.32 is: 994.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.33 : 3,334.95 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.33/3,334.95 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.33x = 3,334.95 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.33x = 2,212,139.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,139.03/2,223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.97

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