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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.48, 3,345 and 996.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.48, 3,345 and 996.78 is: 1,495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.48 : 3,345 = 996.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.48/3,345 = 996.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.48x = 3,345 × 996.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.48x = 3,334,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,229.10/2,229.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.52

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