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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.07, 3,343.32 and 995.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.07, 3,343.32 and 995.43 is: 1,493.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.07 : 3,343.32 = 995.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.07/3,343.32 = 995.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.07x = 3,343.32 × 995.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.07x = 3,328,041.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,041.03/2,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.69

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