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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.33, 3,339.50 and 993.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.33, 3,339.50 and 993.45 is: 1,490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.33 : 3,339.50 = 993.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.33/3,339.50 = 993.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.33x = 3,339.50 × 993.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.33x = 3,317,604.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,604.61/2,226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.17

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