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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.73, 3,336.69 and 991.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.73, 3,336.69 and 991.91 is: 1,487.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.73 : 3,336.69 = 991.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.73/3,336.69 = 991.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.73x = 3,336.69 × 991.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.73x = 3,309,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,704.52/2,224.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.69

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