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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.29, 3,335.85 and 663.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.29, 3,335.85 and 663.93 is: 995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.29 : 3,335.85 = 663.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.29/3,335.85 = 663.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.29x = 3,335.85 × 663.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.29x = 2,214,770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,770.89/2,224.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.72

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