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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.56, 3,340.60 and 994.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.56, 3,340.60 and 994.82 is: 1,492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.56 : 3,340.60 = 994.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.56/3,340.60 = 994.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.56x = 3,340.60 × 994.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.56x = 3,323,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,295.69/2,226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.57

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