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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.98, 3,337.47 and 926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.98, 3,337.47 and 926.46 is: 1,389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.98 : 3,337.47 = 926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.98/3,337.47 = 926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.98x = 3,337.47 × 926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.98x = 3,092,032.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,032.46/2,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.69

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