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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.04, 3,336.64 and 664.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.04, 3,336.64 and 664.08 is: 996.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.04 : 3,336.64 = 664.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.04/3,336.64 = 664.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.04x = 3,336.64 × 664.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.04x = 2,215,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,795.89/2,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.29

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