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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.04, 3,336.75 and 991.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.04, 3,336.75 and 991.23 is: 1,486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.04 : 3,336.75 = 991.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.04/3,336.75 = 991.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.04x = 3,336.75 × 991.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.04x = 3,307,486.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,486.70/2,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.48

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