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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.44, 3,336.24 and 924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.44, 3,336.24 and 924.36 is: 1,386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.44 : 3,336.24 = 924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.44/3,336.24 = 924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.44x = 3,336.24 × 924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.44x = 3,083,886.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,886.81/2,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.37

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