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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.78, 3,336.21 and 663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.78, 3,336.21 and 663.72 is: 995.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.78 : 3,336.21 = 663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.78/3,336.21 = 663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.78x = 3,336.21 × 663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.78x = 2,214,309.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,309.30/2,223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.74

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