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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.44, 3,339.60 and 666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.44, 3,339.60 and 666.44 is: 999.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.44 : 3,339.60 = 666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.44/3,339.60 = 666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.44x = 3,339.60 × 666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.44x = 2,225,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,643.02/2,226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.64

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