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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.41, 3,336.35 and 925.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.41, 3,336.35 and 925.71 is: 1,388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.41 : 3,336.35 = 925.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.41/3,336.35 = 925.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.41x = 3,336.35 × 925.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.41x = 3,088,487.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,487.93/2,224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.45

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