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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.60, 3,332.64 and 922.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.60, 3,332.64 and 922.88 is: 1,384.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.60 : 3,332.64 = 922.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.60/3,332.64 = 922.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.60x = 3,332.64 × 922.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.60x = 3,075,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,626.80/2,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.42

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