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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.62, 3,335.76 and 992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.62, 3,335.76 and 992.40 is: 1,488.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.62 : 3,335.76 = 992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.62/3,335.76 = 992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.62x = 3,335.76 × 992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.62x = 3,310,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,408.22/2,224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.08

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