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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.02, 3,331.17 and 924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.02, 3,331.17 and 924.40 is: 1,385.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.02 : 3,331.17 = 924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.02/3,331.17 = 924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.02x = 3,331.17 × 924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.02x = 3,079,333.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,333.55/2,222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.83

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