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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.26, 3,338.08 and 665.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.26, 3,338.08 and 665.16 is: 997.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.26 : 3,338.08 = 665.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.26/3,338.08 = 665.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.26x = 3,338.08 × 665.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.26x = 2,220,357.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,357.29/2,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.80

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