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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.60, 3,332.70 and 922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.60, 3,332.70 and 922.60 is: 1,383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.60 : 3,332.70 = 922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.60/3,332.70 = 922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.60x = 3,332.70 × 922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.60x = 3,074,749.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,749.02/2,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.40

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