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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.34, 3,336.36 and 991.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.34, 3,336.36 and 991.82 is: 1,487.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.34 : 3,336.36 = 991.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.34/3,336.36 = 991.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.34x = 3,336.36 × 991.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.34x = 3,309,068.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,068.58/2,224.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.66

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