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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.32, 3,333.48 and 923.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.32, 3,333.48 and 923.80 is: 1,385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.32 : 3,333.48 = 923.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.32/3,333.48 = 923.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.32x = 3,333.48 × 923.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.32x = 3,079,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,468.82/2,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.70

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