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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.34, 3,334.34 and 926.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.34, 3,334.34 and 926.18 is: 1,388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.34 : 3,334.34 = 926.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.34/3,334.34 = 926.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.34x = 3,334.34 × 926.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.34x = 3,088,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,184.66/2,224.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.36

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