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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.80, 3,337.79 and 664.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.80, 3,337.79 and 664.83 is: 997.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.80 : 3,337.79 = 664.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.80/3,337.79 = 664.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.80x = 3,337.79 × 664.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.80x = 2,219,059.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,059.60/2,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.42

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