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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.16, 3,337.54 and 991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.16, 3,337.54 and 991.70 is: 1,488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.16 : 3,337.54 = 991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.16/3,337.54 = 991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.16x = 3,337.54 × 991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.16x = 3,309,838.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,838.42/2,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.13

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