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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.31, 3,340.23 and 994.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.31, 3,340.23 and 994.57 is: 1,492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.31 : 3,340.23 = 994.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.31/3,340.23 = 994.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.31x = 3,340.23 × 994.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.31x = 3,322,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,070.88/2,226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.19

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