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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.30, 3,337.34 and 665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.30, 3,337.34 and 665.24 is: 997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.30 : 3,337.34 = 665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.30/3,337.34 = 665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.30x = 3,337.34 × 665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.30x = 2,220,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,132.06/2,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.68

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