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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.23, 3,340.97 and 994.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.23, 3,340.97 and 994.72 is: 1,492.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.23 : 3,340.97 = 994.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.23/3,340.97 = 994.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.23x = 3,340.97 × 994.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.23x = 3,323,329.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,329.68/2,227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.14

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