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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.08, 3,340.42 and 993.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.08, 3,340.42 and 993.62 is: 1,491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.08 : 3,340.42 = 993.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.08/3,340.42 = 993.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.08x = 3,340.42 × 993.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.08x = 3,319,113.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,113.99/2,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.01

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