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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.52, 3,334.02 and 924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.52, 3,334.02 and 924.28 is: 1,385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.52 : 3,334.02 = 924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.52/3,334.02 = 924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.52x = 3,334.02 × 924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.52x = 3,081,568.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,568.01/2,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.90

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