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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.06, 3,339.75 and 666.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.06, 3,339.75 and 666.11 is: 999.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.06 : 3,339.75 = 666.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.06/3,339.75 = 666.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.06x = 3,339.75 × 666.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.06x = 2,224,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,649.22/2,226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.37

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