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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.44, 3,332.10 and 922.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.44, 3,332.10 and 922.86 is: 1,384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.44 : 3,332.10 = 922.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.44/3,332.10 = 922.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.44x = 3,332.10 × 922.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.44x = 3,075,061.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,061.81/2,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.27

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