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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.59, 3,337.69 and 926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.59, 3,337.69 and 926.16 is: 1,389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.59 : 3,337.69 = 926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.59/3,337.69 = 926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.59x = 3,337.69 × 926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.59x = 3,091,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,234.97/2,224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.58

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