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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.89, 3,336.65 and 926.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.89, 3,336.65 and 926.27 is: 1,389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.89 : 3,336.65 = 926.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.89/3,336.65 = 926.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.89x = 3,336.65 × 926.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.89x = 3,090,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,634.16/2,223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.74

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