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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.50, 3,334.02 and 923.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.50, 3,334.02 and 923.26 is: 1,385.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.50 : 3,334.02 = 923.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.50/3,334.02 = 923.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.50x = 3,334.02 × 923.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.50x = 3,078,167.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,167.31/2,222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.00

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