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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.86, 3,332.78 and 923.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.86, 3,332.78 and 923.33 is: 1,384.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.86 : 3,332.78 = 923.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.86/3,332.78 = 923.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.86x = 3,332.78 × 923.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.86x = 3,077,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,234.48/2,221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.98

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