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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.68, 3,338.48 and 665.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.68, 3,338.48 and 665.69 is: 998.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.68 : 3,338.48 = 665.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.68/3,338.48 = 665.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.68x = 3,338.48 × 665.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.68x = 2,222,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,372.73/2,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.52

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