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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.52, 3,335.52 and 925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.52, 3,335.52 and 925.28 is: 1,387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.52 : 3,335.52 = 925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.52/3,335.52 = 925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.52x = 3,335.52 × 925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.52x = 3,086,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,289.95/2,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.40

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