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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.77, 3,331.98 and 922.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.77, 3,331.98 and 922.94 is: 1,384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.77 : 3,331.98 = 922.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.77/3,331.98 = 922.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.77x = 3,331.98 × 922.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.77x = 3,075,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,217.62/2,221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.13

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