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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.93, 3,338.85 and 665.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.93, 3,338.85 and 665.94 is: 998.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.93 : 3,338.85 = 665.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.93/3,338.85 = 665.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.93x = 3,338.85 × 665.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.93x = 2,223,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,473.77/2,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.90

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