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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.36, 3,334.10 and 923.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.36, 3,334.10 and 923.56 is: 1,385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.36 : 3,334.10 = 923.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.36/3,334.10 = 923.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.36x = 3,334.10 × 923.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.36x = 3,079,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,241.40/2,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.57

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