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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.66, 3,336.72 and 925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.66, 3,336.72 and 925.96 is: 1,388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.66 : 3,336.72 = 925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.66/3,336.72 = 925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.66x = 3,336.72 × 925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.66x = 3,089,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,669.25/2,224.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.83

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