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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.48, 3,334.20 and 991.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.48, 3,334.20 and 991.72 is: 1,486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.48 : 3,334.20 = 991.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.48/3,334.20 = 991.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.48x = 3,334.20 × 991.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.48x = 3,306,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,592.82/2,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.46

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