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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.21, 3,337.81 and 992.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.21, 3,337.81 and 992.32 is: 1,488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.21 : 3,337.81 = 992.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.21/3,337.81 = 992.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.21x = 3,337.81 × 992.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.21x = 3,312,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,164.79/2,225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.48

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