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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.48, 3,336.84 and 991.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.48, 3,336.84 and 991.98 is: 1,488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.48 : 3,336.84 = 991.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.48/3,336.84 = 991.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.48x = 3,336.84 × 991.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.48x = 3,310,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,078.54/2,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.02

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