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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.76, 3,338.12 and 992.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.76, 3,338.12 and 992.51 is: 1,488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.76 : 3,338.12 = 992.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.76/3,338.12 = 992.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.76x = 3,338.12 × 992.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.76x = 3,313,095.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,095.83/2,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.52

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