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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.77, 3,337.11 and 664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.77, 3,337.11 and 664.74 is: 997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.77 : 3,337.11 = 664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.77/3,337.11 = 664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.77x = 3,337.11 × 664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.77x = 2,218,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,310.50/2,224.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.10

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