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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.44, 3,337.13 and 664.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.44, 3,337.13 and 664.57 is: 996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.44 : 3,337.13 = 664.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.44/3,337.13 = 664.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.44x = 3,337.13 × 664.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.44x = 2,217,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,739.80/2,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.99

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