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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.98, 3,333.08 and 991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.98, 3,333.08 and 991.34 is: 1,485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.98 : 3,333.08 = 991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.98/3,333.08 = 991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.98x = 3,333.08 × 991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.98x = 3,304,193.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,193.91/2,223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.72

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