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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.01, 3,333.87 and 923.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.01, 3,333.87 and 923.13 is: 1,385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.01 : 3,333.87 = 923.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.01/3,333.87 = 923.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.01x = 3,333.87 × 923.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.01x = 3,077,595.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,595.41/2,222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.05

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