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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.10, 3,340.71 and 994.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.10, 3,340.71 and 994.22 is: 1,491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.10 : 3,340.71 = 994.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.10/3,340.71 = 994.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.10x = 3,340.71 × 994.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.10x = 3,321,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,400.70/2,227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.36

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