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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.74, 3,337.32 and 908.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.74, 3,337.32 and 908.22 is: 1,362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.74 : 3,337.32 = 908.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.74/3,337.32 = 908.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.74x = 3,337.32 × 908.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.74x = 3,031,020.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,020.77/2,224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.42

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