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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.80, 3,338.20 and 992.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.80, 3,338.20 and 992.54 is: 1,488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.80 : 3,338.20 = 992.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.80/3,338.20 = 992.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.80x = 3,338.20 × 992.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.80x = 3,313,297.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,297.03/2,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.59

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