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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.82, 3,338.19 and 926.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.82, 3,338.19 and 926.58 is: 1,390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.82 : 3,338.19 = 926.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.82/3,338.19 = 926.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.82x = 3,338.19 × 926.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.82x = 3,093,100.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,100.09/2,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.27

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