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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.34, 3,342.50 and 995.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.34, 3,342.50 and 995.46 is: 1,493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.34 : 3,342.50 = 995.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.34/3,342.50 = 995.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.34x = 3,342.50 × 995.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.34x = 3,327,325.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,325.05/2,228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.19

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