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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.57, 3,334.83 and 663.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.57, 3,334.83 and 663.43 is: 994.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.57 : 3,334.83 = 663.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.57/3,334.83 = 663.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.57x = 3,334.83 × 663.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.57x = 2,212,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,426.27/2,223.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.99

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