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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.94, 3,339.20 and 666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.94, 3,339.20 and 666 is: 999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.94 : 3,339.20 = 666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.94/3,339.20 = 666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.94x = 3,339.20 × 666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.94x = 2,223,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,907.20/2,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.09

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