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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.09, 3,337.73 and 665.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.09, 3,337.73 and 665.30 is: 997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.09 : 3,337.73 = 665.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.09/3,337.73 = 665.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.09x = 3,337.73 × 665.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.09x = 2,220,591.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,591.77/2,225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.98

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