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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.09, 3,338.45 and 926.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.09, 3,338.45 and 926.66 is: 1,390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.09 : 3,338.45 = 926.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.09/3,338.45 = 926.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.09x = 3,338.45 × 926.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.09x = 3,093,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,586.75/2,225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.32

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