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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.41, 3,336.68 and 925.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.41, 3,336.68 and 925.98 is: 1,389.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.41 : 3,336.68 = 925.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.41/3,336.68 = 925.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.41x = 3,336.68 × 925.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.41x = 3,089,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,698.95/2,224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.00

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