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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.38, 3,332.40 and 922.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.38, 3,332.40 and 922.42 is: 1,383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.38 : 3,332.40 = 922.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.38/3,332.40 = 922.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.38x = 3,332.40 × 922.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.38x = 3,073,872.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,872.41/2,222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.14

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