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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.62, 3,332.97 and 922.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.62, 3,332.97 and 922.38 is: 1,383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.62 : 3,332.97 = 922.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.62/3,332.97 = 922.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.62x = 3,332.97 × 922.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.62x = 3,074,264.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,264.87/2,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.79

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