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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.79, 3,335.85 and 663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.79, 3,335.85 and 663.76 is: 995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.79 : 3,335.85 = 663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.79/3,335.85 = 663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.79x = 3,335.85 × 663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.79x = 2,214,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,203.80/2,223.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.69

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