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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.85, 3,340.44 and 996.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.85, 3,340.44 and 996.21 is: 1,493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.85 : 3,340.44 = 996.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.85/3,340.44 = 996.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.85x = 3,340.44 × 996.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.85x = 3,327,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,779.73/2,228.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.05

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