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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.46, 3,331.89 and 924.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.46, 3,331.89 and 924.90 is: 1,386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.46 : 3,331.89 = 924.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.46/3,331.89 = 924.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.46x = 3,331.89 × 924.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.46x = 3,081,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,665.06/2,222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.60

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