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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.35, 3,337.57 and 991.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.35, 3,337.57 and 991.64 is: 1,487.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.35 : 3,337.57 = 991.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.35/3,337.57 = 991.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.35x = 3,337.57 × 991.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.35x = 3,309,648.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,648.75/2,224.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.91

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