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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.49, 3,337.20 and 664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.49, 3,337.20 and 664.92 is: 997.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.49 : 3,337.20 = 664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.49/3,337.20 = 664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.49x = 3,337.20 × 664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.49x = 2,218,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,971.02/2,225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.07

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