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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.91, 3,335.59 and 925.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.91, 3,335.59 and 925.21 is: 1,387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.91 : 3,335.59 = 925.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.91/3,335.59 = 925.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.91x = 3,335.59 × 925.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.91x = 3,086,121.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,121.22/2,223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.70

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