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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.97, 3,339.60 and 665.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.97, 3,339.60 and 665.91 is: 999.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.97 : 3,339.60 = 665.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.97/3,339.60 = 665.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.97x = 3,339.60 × 665.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.97x = 2,223,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,873.04/2,225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.06

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