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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.24, 3,341.70 and 995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.24, 3,341.70 and 995.80 is: 1,494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.24 : 3,341.70 = 995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.24/3,341.70 = 995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.24x = 3,341.70 × 995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.24x = 3,327,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,664.86/2,227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.08

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