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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.52, 3,332.52 and 923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.52, 3,332.52 and 923.28 is: 1,384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.52 : 3,332.52 = 923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.52/3,332.52 = 923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.52x = 3,332.52 × 923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.52x = 3,076,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,849.07/2,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.40

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