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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.84, 3,335.45 and 927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.84, 3,335.45 and 927.28 is: 1,390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.84 : 3,335.45 = 927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.84/3,335.45 = 927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.84x = 3,335.45 × 927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.84x = 3,092,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,896.08/2,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.17

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