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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.56, 3,337.11 and 926.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.56, 3,337.11 and 926.94 is: 1,390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.56 : 3,337.11 = 926.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.56/3,337.11 = 926.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.56x = 3,337.11 × 926.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.56x = 3,093,300.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,300.74/2,224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.52

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