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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.28, 3,338.01 and 665.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.28, 3,338.01 and 665.31 is: 997.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.28 : 3,338.01 = 665.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.28/3,338.01 = 665.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.28x = 3,338.01 × 665.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.28x = 2,220,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,796.42/2,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.99

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