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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.69, 3,337.51 and 664.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.69, 3,337.51 and 664.82 is: 997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.69 : 3,337.51 = 664.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.69/3,337.51 = 664.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.69x = 3,337.51 × 664.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.69x = 2,218,823.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,823.39/2,224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.36

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