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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.32, 3,332.39 and 922.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.32, 3,332.39 and 922.89 is: 1,384.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.32 : 3,332.39 = 922.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.32/3,332.39 = 922.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.32x = 3,332.39 × 922.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.32x = 3,075,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,429.41/2,221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.51

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