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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.41, 3,343.16 and 995.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.41, 3,343.16 and 995.95 is: 1,494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.41 : 3,343.16 = 995.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.41/3,343.16 = 995.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.41x = 3,343.16 × 995.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.41x = 3,329,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,620.20/2,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.17

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