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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.18, 3,339.80 and 666.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.18, 3,339.80 and 666.31 is: 999.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.18 : 3,339.80 = 666.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.18/3,339.80 = 666.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.18x = 3,339.80 × 666.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.18x = 2,225,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,342.14/2,226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.62

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