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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.03, 3,343.19 and 996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.03, 3,343.19 and 996.24 is: 1,494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.03 : 3,343.19 = 996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.03/3,343.19 = 996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.03x = 3,343.19 × 996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.03x = 3,330,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,614.62/2,228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.87

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