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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.27, 3,337.22 and 926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.27, 3,337.22 and 926.44 is: 1,389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.27 : 3,337.22 = 926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.27/3,337.22 = 926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.27x = 3,337.22 × 926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.27x = 3,091,728.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,728.07/2,225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.37

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