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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.12, 3,334.68 and 924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.12, 3,334.68 and 924 is: 1,386

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.12 : 3,334.68 = 924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.12/3,334.68 = 924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.12x = 3,334.68 × 924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.12x = 3,081,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,244.32/2,223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386

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