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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.33, 3,339.30 and 926.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.33, 3,339.30 and 926.79 is: 1,390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.33 : 3,339.30 = 926.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.33/3,339.30 = 926.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.33x = 3,339.30 × 926.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.33x = 3,094,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,829.85/2,225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.73

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