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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.02, 3,334.17 and 926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.02, 3,334.17 and 926.40 is: 1,388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.02 : 3,334.17 = 926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.02/3,334.17 = 926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.02x = 3,334.17 × 926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.02x = 3,088,775.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,775.09/2,224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.83

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