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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.16, 3,338.13 and 992.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.16, 3,338.13 and 992.55 is: 1,489.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.16 : 3,338.13 = 992.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.16/3,338.13 = 992.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.16x = 3,338.13 × 992.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.16x = 3,313,260.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,260.93/2,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.00

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