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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.08, 3,336.16 and 991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.08, 3,336.16 and 991.20 is: 1,486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.08 : 3,336.16 = 991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.08/3,336.16 = 991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.08x = 3,336.16 × 991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.08x = 3,306,801.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,801.79/2,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.82

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