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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.71, 3,334.91 and 926.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.71, 3,334.91 and 926.55 is: 1,388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.71 : 3,334.91 = 926.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.71/3,334.91 = 926.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.71x = 3,334.91 × 926.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.71x = 3,089,956.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,956.23/2,224.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.93

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