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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.08, 3,339.76 and 666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.08, 3,339.76 and 666.20 is: 999.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.08 : 3,339.76 = 666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.08/3,339.76 = 666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.08x = 3,339.76 × 666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.08x = 2,224,948.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,948.11/2,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.49

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