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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.60, 3,331.26 and 922.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.60, 3,331.26 and 922.14 is: 1,383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.60 : 3,331.26 = 922.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.60/3,331.26 = 922.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.60x = 3,331.26 × 922.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.60x = 3,071,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,888.10/2,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.36

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