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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.91, 3,337.31 and 664.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.91, 3,337.31 and 664.91 is: 997.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.91 : 3,337.31 = 664.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.91/3,337.31 = 664.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.91x = 3,337.31 × 664.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.91x = 2,218,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,990.78/2,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.34

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