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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.16, 3,338.34 and 665.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.16, 3,338.34 and 665.18 is: 997.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.16 : 3,338.34 = 665.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.16/3,338.34 = 665.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.16x = 3,338.34 × 665.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.16x = 2,220,580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,580.31/2,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.94

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