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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.35, 3,334.32 and 924.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.35, 3,334.32 and 924.50 is: 1,386.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.35 : 3,334.32 = 924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.35/3,334.32 = 924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.35x = 3,334.32 × 924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.35x = 3,082,578.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,578.84/2,223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.46

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