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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.47, 3,335.80 and 663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.47, 3,335.80 and 663.48 is: 995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.47 : 3,335.80 = 663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.47/3,335.80 = 663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.47x = 3,335.80 × 663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.47x = 2,213,236.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,236.17/2,223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.40

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