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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.07, 3,338.82 and 927.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.07, 3,338.82 and 927.45 is: 1,391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.07 : 3,338.82 = 927.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.07/3,338.82 = 927.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.07x = 3,338.82 × 927.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.07x = 3,096,588.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,588.61/2,225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.68

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