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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.39, 3,338.54 and 665.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.39, 3,338.54 and 665.33 is: 998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.39 : 3,338.54 = 665.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.39/3,338.54 = 665.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.39x = 3,338.54 × 665.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.39x = 2,221,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,230.82/2,225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.13

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