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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.50, 3,332.52 and 922.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.50, 3,332.52 and 922.26 is: 1,383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.50 : 3,332.52 = 922.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.50/3,332.52 = 922.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.50x = 3,332.52 × 922.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.50x = 3,073,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,449.90/2,221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.50

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